Life Quote by Michael Korda
““We who choose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary than our own live within a fragile circle, easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps, we still would live no other way. —Irving Townshend, Separate Lives””
About This Quote
Source Book: Separate Lives by Irving Townshend, 2005
Living among people whose lives feel more fleeting than yours creates a delicate, easily broken community; we accept its flaws despite the pain.
In simple terms: Choosing temporary companions makes relationships fragile.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and nurture lasting connections.
Themes
transience
relationships
vulnerability
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- career networking
- friendship building
- community activism
Key Concepts
impermanence
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance impermanence with stability?
- What values sustain you when connections feel fragile?
A Different Perspective
Such circles can also foster growth and resilience.
![“Kosykh: What the hell... is there really no one even to talk to? We might as well be living in Australia: no common interests, no solidarity... Everyone lives separate lives...But I must go... it's time. [Takes his cap.] Time is precious. [Gives Lebedev his hand.] I pass!” quote by Anton Chekhov](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7d4/anton-chekhov-298_australia_kosykh-what-the-hell-is-there-really-no_435795.jpg)
