Death Quote by Sir William Cornwallis
““Nothing was first, and shall be last / for nothing holds forever, And nothing ever yet scap't death / so can't the longest liver: Nothing's so Immortall, nothing can, From crosses ever keepe a man, Nothing can live, when the world is gone, for all shall come to nothing.””
About This Quote
Source Letter: Private correspondence, early 1600s
All things are temporary; nothing endures forever, including life and death.
In simple terms: Everything is fleeting.
Key Takeaway
Embrace impermanence.
Themes
mortality
impermanence
philosophy
Mood
somber
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief coping
- spiritual practice
- legacy planning
- environmental stewardship
Key Concepts
existentialism
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging transience affect your priorities?
- What can you cherish now?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on impermanence may cause despair.
