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“Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever more shall we be able to recall it.” quote by Lucretius
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“Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever more shall we be able to recall it.”

Lucretius

About This Quote

Source Poem: De Rerum Natura, Book 2, 55 BCE

Pleasant moments are fleeting; they end quickly and cannot be fully remembered later.

In simple terms: Good times end fast and fade from memory.

Key Takeaway

Savor moments while they last.

Themes

impermanence memory joy

Mood

nostalgic reflective

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • celebrations
  • first experiences
  • travel
  • artistic inspiration

Key Concepts

Epicureanism temporal perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you preserve joy after it passes?
  • Can fleeting moments shape long‑term happiness?
A Different Perspective

Even brief happiness can leave lasting emotional impact.

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