Language Quote by Louise Erdrich
“Each life is one short word slowly uttered.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Plague of Doves, 2008
Life is fleeting, each moment a brief utterance in the short word of existence.
In simple terms: Life passes quickly.
Key Takeaway
Cherish each moment.
Themes
philosophy
existence
tempo
Mood
poignant
thoughtful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily routines
- relationships
- creative work
Key Concepts
impermanence
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does each "short word" represent for you?
- How can you honor fleeting moments?
A Different Perspective
May overlook joy in brevity.
![“If, as I suspect, my body survives by uttering itself over and over again, then I have some questions. If [I] am one word, so are my daughters, so are all of us in strings and loops. Each life is one short word slowly uttered.” quote by Louise Erdrich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/80a/louise-erdrich-1271_body_if-as-i-suspect-my-body-survives-by-utte_530216.jpg)
