This is serious: some of the things that are supposed to last the rest of my life are already wearing out.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Things meant to last a lifetime are already deteriorating.
- In plain terms
- Things supposed to last forever are wearing out already.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect impermanence even in long-lasting things.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What in your life is wearing out?
- How do you handle change?
Another view
Focusing on decay can breed pessimism.
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