You can't measure time by days, the way you measure money by dollars and cents, because dollars are all the same while every day is different and maybe every hour as well.
Jorge Luis BorgesRead
It means much to have loved, to have been happy, to have laid my hand on the living Garden, even for a day.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the value of experiencing love and joy, even if only for a brief time.
In this quote, Jorge Luis Borges expresses the profound significance of having loved and found happiness, emphasizing that even a fleeting moment of connection with life and beauty ('the living Garden') holds immense worth. It suggests that the richness of these experiences, regardless of their duration, contributes to the essence of human existence and fulfillment.
Themes
LoveHappinessLifeExperienceBeauty
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can serve as a comforting reminder during a wedding speech about cherishing moments of love.
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