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Dreams Quote by Siegfried Sassoon

“Vision" I love all things that pass: their briefness is Music that fades on transient silences. Winds, birds, and glittering leaves that flare and fall— They fling delight across the world; they call To rhythmic-flashing limbs that rove and race… A moment in the dawn for Youth’s lit face; A…” quote by Siegfried Sassoon
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““Vision" I love all things that pass: their briefness is Music that fades on transient silences. Winds, birds, and glittering leaves that flare and fall— They fling delight across the world; they call To rhythmic-flashing limbs that rove and race… A moment in the dawn for Youth’s lit face; A moment’s passion, closing on the cry— ‘O Beauty, born of lovely things that die!””

Siegfried Sassoon

About This Quote

Source Poem: Unknown collection, early 20th century

The fleeting nature of beauty and life is likened to music that fades, urging appreciation of transient moments.

In simple terms: Beauty is fleeting; cherish moments.

Key Takeaway

Embrace impermanence.

Themes

beauty impermanence transience art youth

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • watching sunrise
  • appreciating art
  • reflecting on youth
  • mindful living

Key Concepts

aesthetics ephemerality poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you honor fleeting beauty?
  • What rituals help you notice impermanence?
A Different Perspective

Transient moments can be overlooked in daily rush.

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