Air Quote by Leonardo da Vinci
“Nothing will be left, Nothing in the air, nothing under the earth, nothing in the waters. All will be exterminated.”
About This Quote
Everything will eventually be destroyed, emphasizing impermanence and the fleeting nature of existence.
In simple terms: All things end.
Key Takeaway
Accept impermanence.
Themes
mortality
impermanence
philosophy
Mood
somber
contemplative
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grief
- loss
- environmental change
- historical cycles
Key Concepts
existentialism
nihilism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect your priorities?
- What can you cherish now?
A Different Perspective
It may inspire fatalism if taken literally.
![“Just between you and me, shouldn’t the World Bank be encouraging MORE migration of the dirty industries to the LDCs [Less Developed Countries]?... I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that... I’ve always…” quote by Lawrence Summers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/lawrence-summers-16940_air_just-between-you-and-me-shouldn-t-the-wo_4703.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)