Decay Quote by John Donne
“All Kings, and all their favorites, All glory of honors, beauties, wits, The sun itself, which makes times, as they pass, Is elder by a year, now, than it was When thou and I first one another saw: All other things, to their destruction draw, Only our love hath no decay; This, no tomorrow hash, nor yesterday, Running, it never runs from us away, But truly keeps his first, last, everlasting day.”
About This Quote
Love endures beyond time and decay, outlasting all worldly honors and the passage of years.
In simple terms: Love is eternal.
Key Takeaway
True love defies decay.
Themes
love
eternity
beauty
time
Mood
romantic
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage vows
- long‑distance relationships
- friendships after retirement
Key Concepts
transcendence of affection
metaphysical permanence
Practical Applications
- Cultivate gratitude for shared moments
- Create lasting symbols of affection
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices keep love feeling timeless?
- How do you reconcile love’s endurance with inevitable change?
A Different Perspective
Romanticizing permanence can ignore realistic relationship challenges.
