Adieu Quote by The Life And Opinions of Tristram Shandy
““Time wastes too fast… the days and hours of it… are flying over our heads like little clouds on a windy day, never to return more – everything presses on – whilst thou art twisting the lock, - see! it grows grey… and every time I kiss thy hand to bid adieu, and every absence which follows it, are preludes to that eternal separation which we are shortly to make!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne, 1759
Time passes swiftly, and moments of love and farewell feel fleeting, urging urgency and appreciation.
In simple terms: Time flies, love is fleeting.
Key Takeaway
Cherish each moment.
Themes
time
love
impermanence
urgency
reflection
Mood
melancholy
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
ephemerality
mortality
romantic longing
existential anxiety
Questions to Reflect On
- What moments do you let slip by?
- How can we savor fleeting love?
A Different Perspective
Poetry;time’s fleeting nature challenges lasting connection.
