Conquered Quote by Matthew Arnold
“ForTime, not Corydon, hath conquered thee.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Dover Beach", 1867
Time, not a lover named Corydon, ultimately conquers all, underscoring the inevitability of change and mortality.
In simple terms: Time, not love, conquers everything.
Respect the passage of time.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- aging
- relationships
- historical reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront the inevitability of change?
- What does "Corydon" symbolize in this context?
Time may be abstract, making personal impact hard to grasp.