I'd rather have two good friends, than 500,000 admirers.
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there's time for laughing and there's time for crying— for hoping for despair for peace for longing —a time for growing and a time for dying: a night for silence and a day for singing but more than all(as all your more than eyes tell me)there is a time for timelessness
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the dualities of life and the importance of recognizing the right moments for each experience.
E. E. Cummings articulates the various emotional and existential experiences that life offers, emphasizing that there are appropriate times for every feeling, whether it be joy or sorrow, hope or despair. Ultimately, he suggests that beyond these fluctuations lies a deeper state of timelessness, hinting at a profound understanding that transcends the transient nature of life's moments.
Themes
LifeTimeEmotionsExperiencesGrowthDuality
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used during a motivational speech about embracing life’s ups and downs.
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