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Agatha-christie Quote by George du Maurie

“La vie est vaine, Un peu d’amour, Un peu de haine, Et puis—Bonjour! La vie est brève: Un peu d’espoir, Un peu de rève Et puis—Bon soir! Ah, brief is Life, Love’s short sweet way, With dreamings rife, And then—Good-day! And Life is vain— Hope’s vague delight, Grief’s transient pain, And…” quote by George du Maurie
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““La vie est vaine, Un peu d’amour, Un peu de haine, Et puis—Bonjour! La vie est brève: Un peu d’espoir, Un peu de rève Et puis—Bon soir! Ah, brief is Life, Love’s short sweet way, With dreamings rife, And then—Good-day! And Life is vain— Hope’s vague delight, Grief’s transient pain, And then—Good-night.””

George du Maurie

About This Quote

Life is fleeting; love and hate alternate; hope and grief coexist; each day brings new emotions.

In simple terms: Life’s brevity blends love, hate, hope, and grief.

Key Takeaway

Embrace each moment’s emotional spectrum.

Themes

life love hate hope grief transience

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • mindfulness
  • emotional awareness

Key Concepts

poetic reflection philosophical insight

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance love and hate?
  • What hope sustains you amid grief?
A Different Perspective

Ephemeral nature of life invites both joy and sorrow.

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