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Decay Quote by Thomas Nash

“All good things vanish in less than a day, Peace, plenty, pleasure, suddenly decay Go not yet away, bright soul of the sad year, The earth is hell when you leav'st to appear.” quote by Thomas Nash
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“All good things vanish in less than a day, Peace, plenty, pleasure, suddenly decay Go not yet away, bright soul of the sad year, The earth is hell when you leav'st to appear.”

Thomas Nash

About This Quote

Source Poem: Unknown collection, early 17th century, null

Ephemeral nature of happiness and comfort, fleeting and often ending abruptly.

In simple terms: Good things disappear quickly.

Key Takeaway

Cherish moments while they last.

Themes

impermanence joy loss

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal achievements
  • health
  • material wealth

Key Concepts

transience existential reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you cope with sudden loss?
  • What can you do to sustain joy?
A Different Perspective

Happiness may be followed by inevitable decline.

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