Life Quote by T.S. Eliot
““Song 1888 - 1965 If space and time, as sages say, Are things which cannot be, The fly that lives a single day Has lived as long as we. But let us live while yet we may, While love and life are free, For time is time, and runs away, Though sages disagree. The flowers I sent thee when the dew Was trembling on the vine, Were withered ere the wild bee flew To suck the eglantine. But let us haste to pluck anew Nor mourn to see them pine, And though the flowers of love be few Yet let them be divine.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Song 1888‑1965, unknown collection
The poem reflects on the fleeting nature of time and love, urging us to cherish moments while we can and find divinity in brief experiences.
In simple terms: Time and love are fleeting; cherish them now.
Key Takeaway
Live fully in the present.
Themes
impermanence
love
time
beauty
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- personal reflection
- creative pursuits
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
existentialism
poetic imagery
transience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor fleeting moments?
- What makes brief love divine?
A Different Perspective
Life's brevity may limit deep connections.
