Dying Quote by Galway Kinnell
“Little sleep's-head sprouting hair in the moonlight, when I come back we will go out together, we will walk out together among, the ten thousand things, each scratched too late with such knowledge, the wages of dying is love.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Ten Thousand Things, 1975
Life’s fleeting moments and love’s cost are realized too late.
In simple terms: Too late, love is the price of missed chances.
Key Takeaway
Value love before it’s too late.
Themes
love
regret
impermanence
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal growth
- creative expression
Key Concepts
existential reflection
temporal awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “the wages of dying is love” mean to you?
- How can you act now to avoid regret?
A Different Perspective
Love may not heal all wounds.
