Age Quote by John Donne
“All whom war, dearth, age, agues, tyrannies, Despair, law, chance, hath slain.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Holy Sonnets, Sonnet 10, 1633
Life is threatened by many forces—war, famine, aging, disease, oppression, despair, law, and randomness—yet they all end in death.
In simple terms: All these hardships lead to death.
Key Takeaway
Accept mortality, focus on what matters.
Themes
mortality
adversity
human condition
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- war zones
- old age care
- health crises
- legal battles
- random events
Key Concepts
existentialism
inevitability
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront inevitable endings?
- What gives life meaning amid hardship?
A Different Perspective
No guarantee of survival despite efforts.
