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“Something told him that something was coming to an end. Not the world, exactly. Just the summer. There would be other summers, but there would never be one like this. Ever again.” quote by Neil Gaiman
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“Something told him that something was coming to an end. Not the world, exactly. Just the summer. There would be other summers, but there would never be one like this. Ever again.”

Neil Gaiman

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Neil Gaiman, 2013

The narrator senses an ending of a unique summer, marking a fleeting, irreplaceable moment.

In simple terms: A special summer is ending and will never return.

Key Takeaway

Cherish fleeting moments.

Themes

nostalgia transience memory

Mood

bittersweet reflective

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • reflecting on past seasons
  • writing about loss
  • photography of sunsets

Key Concepts

impermanence ephemeral joy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What moments do you wish could last forever?
  • How do you honor brief joys?
A Different Perspective

Memories may fade, altering perception of the event.

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