For tyme ylost may nought recovered be.
Geoffrey ChaucerRead
The life so short, the crafts so long to learn.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life is brief, while mastering skills takes a long time.
This quote emphasizes the contrast between the fleeting nature of life and the extensive time required to acquire meaningful skills and knowledge. It serves as a reminder to value our time, focusing on what truly matters, as our lifespans are limited while our pursuits can be lifelong endeavors.
Themes
LifeWisdomLearningTimeSkills
In practice
Example use cases
In a graduation speech to inspire students to continue learning.
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