Only a moment; a moment of strength, of romance, of glamour - of youth!... A flick of sunshine upon a strange shore, the time to remember, the time for a sigh, and - goodbye! - Night - Goodbye!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Youth is a brief, bright moment of strength and romance that passes quickly, leaving only memory and farewell.
- In plain terms
- Youth is short and bright, like a flash of sun, then it is gone.
- What can you take from it?
- Cherish the fleeting moments of youth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What moment of your life feels most like a fleeting sunrise?
- How do you say goodbye to the past?
Another view
It frames youth as purely romantic rather than also challenging or difficult.
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