We are slow to believe that which if believed would hurt our feelings.
OvidRead
All things change, nothing is extinguished. There is nothing in the whole world which is permanent. Everything flows onward; all things are brought into being with a changing nature; the ages themselves glide by in constant movement.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Everything in the world is in a state of constant change and nothing lasts forever.
Ovid's quote reflects on the inevitability of change in the universe, emphasizing that permanence is an illusion. It suggests that all entities and circumstances are transient, continuously evolving through time, and encourages embracing the natural flow of life rather than resisting it.
Themes
ChangeImpermanenceFlowTransienceNature
In practice
Example use cases
To inspire students in a classroom discussion about the nature of existence.
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