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Eternity Quote by Steven L. Peck

“I could tell you of occasionally, every eon, meeting a person, with whom I might stay for a billion years. But what of it? After a billion years there is nothing left to say, and you wander apart, uncaring in the end.” quote by Steven L. Peck
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““I could tell you of occasionally, every eon, meeting a person, with whom I might stay for a billion years. But what of it? After a billion years there is nothing left to say, and you wander apart, uncaring in the end.””

Steven L. Peck

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Map of Unknown Things, 2015

Even endless connections may end in indifference; meaning is fleeting.

In simple terms: Long relationships can become meaningless.

Key Takeaway

Cherish moments, not permanence.

Themes

impermanence relationships existentialism

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • friendships
  • long‑term projects

Key Concepts

philosophy loneliness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a relationship worthwhile?
  • How do you cope with inevitable endings?
A Different Perspective

Some bonds gain depth over time.

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