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“Every day is precious and I feel infinitely sad at this time melting away from me.” quote by Sylvia Plath
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“Every day is precious and I feel infinitely sad at this time melting away from me.”

Sylvia Plath

About This Quote

Source Poetry: The Bell Jar, 1963

The speaker mourns the fleeting nature of time and feels deep sadness about its loss.

In simple terms: Time feels precious and sad as it passes.

Key Takeaway

Cherish each moment.

Themes

mortality sadness time reflection

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic personal

When to use this quote

  • grief
  • personal journaling
  • mindfulness
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

existentialism impermanence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you honor the present despite sadness?
  • What small joys can anchor you now?
A Different Perspective

The feeling may be amplified by depression, making it hard to find hope.

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