Getting along Quote by John Ashbery
““The seasons are no longer what they once were, But it is the nature of things to be seen only once, As they happen along, bumping into other things, getting along Somehow.””
About This Quote
The poem reflects on the fleeting, singular nature of moments and how they intersect and pass.
In simple terms: Moments are unique, fleeting, and intersect briefly.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate each passing moment.
Themes
time
impermanence
experience
Mood
contemplative
nostalgic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily life
- travel
- creative work
Key Concepts
philosophical reflection
poetic observation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you notice fleeting experiences?
- What does “bumping into other things” symbolize?
A Different Perspective
Moments can be overlooked.
![“I had been fed, in my youth, a lot of old wives' tales about the way men would instantly forsake a beautiful woman to flock around a brilliant one. It is but fair to say that, after getting out in the world, I had never seen this happen." [From a column dated November 17, 1928]” quote by Dorothy Parker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ffd/dorothy-parker-700_beautiful_i-had-been-fed-in-my-youth-a-lot-of-old_1684942.jpg)
