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Love Quote by Gary Jennings

“I do not know what she was thinking, but I was remembering the years we have lived together, yet never together, and what a waste they have been--of each other, and of love, which is the most unpardonable waste there is. Love and time, those are the only two things in all the world and all of life…” quote by Gary Jennings
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“I do not know what she was thinking, but I was remembering the years we have lived together, yet never together, and what a waste they have been--of each other, and of love, which is the most unpardonable waste there is. Love and time, those are the only two things in all the world and all of life that cannot be bought, but only spent.”

Gary Jennings

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Journeyer by Gary Jennings, 1984

The speaker laments missed opportunities and wasted love, emphasizing that love and time are precious, non‑commercial resources that must be spent wisely.

In simple terms: Love and time are priceless and must be used well.

Key Takeaway

Cherish love and use time wisely.

Themes

love regret time missed opportunities value

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

philosophical emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • career planning
  • personal growth
  • memory reflection

Key Concepts

existentialism human experience philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you prioritize love over other pursuits?
  • What can you do today to make better use of your time?
A Different Perspective

Love cannot be bought, but it can be lost through inaction.

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