--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: O who would trust this world, or prize…" description: "\"O who would trust this world, or prize what's in it, That gives and takes, and chops and changes, ev'ry minute?\" — Francis Quarles" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0f6/francis-quarles-1740_give-and-take_o-who-would-trust-this-world-or-prize-wh_1893679.png" --- # O who would trust this world, or prize what's in it, That… ![“O who would trust this world, or prize what's in it, That gives and takes, and chops and changes, ev'ry minute?” quote by Francis Quarles](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0f6/francis-quarles-1740_give-and-take_o-who-would-trust-this-world-or-prize-wh_1893679.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0f6/francis-quarles-1740_give-and-take_o-who-would-trust-this-world-or-prize-wh_1893679.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0f6/francis-quarles-1740_give-and-take_o-who-would-trust-this-world-or-prize-wh_1893679.png) > “O who would trust this world, or prize what's in it, That gives and takes, and chops and changes, ev'ry minute?” [Francis Quarles](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/francis-quarles/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Life is fleeting and unpredictable, making trust and material pursuits unreliable. **In simple terms:** World changes constantly, trust is fragile. Key Takeaway Focus on enduring values, not fleeting possessions. Themes transience trust materialism Mood reflective melancholic Type philosophical poetic When to use this quote - personal relationships - financial planning - career decisions - spiritual practice Key Concepts Stoicism impermanence Questions to Reflect On - What values can you hold steady amid change? - How do you balance trust with caution? 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