Life Quote by Oscar Wilde
““Things last either too long or not long enough.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Lady Windermere's Fan, Oscar Wilde, 1892
Things either endure excessively or end too soon, highlighting the difficulty of finding the right duration.
In simple terms: Life's events are often too long or too short.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance in timing.
Themes
time
balance
impermanence
Mood
wry
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- project planning
- relationship milestones
- creative processes
- event scheduling
- personal goals
Key Concepts
philosophy of existence
human expectations
temporal perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What experiences felt too brief or too prolonged?
- How can you adjust expectations about duration?
A Different Perspective
Ideal timing is often impossible to achieve.
