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“When I died last, and, Dear, I die As often as from thee I go Though it be but an hour ago, And lovers' hours be full eternity.” quote by John Donne
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“When I died last, and, Dear, I die As often as from thee I go Though it be but an hour ago, And lovers' hours be full eternity.”

John Donne

About This Quote

Source Poem: Holy Sonnet X, 1633

Love transcends time, making each brief meeting feel eternal.

In simple terms: Love makes moments feel endless.

Key Takeaway

Cherish each encounter as timeless.

Themes

love time eternity spirituality romance

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • grief
  • spiritual reflection
  • artistic expression

Key Concepts

transcendence intimacy philosophical poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes love feel timeless?
  • How does loss shape our perception of time?
A Different Perspective

Romantic idealism may overlook practical realities.

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