Two thousand years - much has gone by forever, Change takes the gods and ships and speech of men - But here on the beaches that time passes over The heart aches now as then.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Despite how much time passes and things change, deep human emotions like heartache remain constant.
- In plain terms
- Even though the world changes over time, the heart still feels the same pain.
- What can you take from it?
- Human emotions remain constant even as the world changes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What feelings have stayed the same for you?
- How does time change you?
Another view
It assumes all human emotions are timeless rather than culturally shaped.
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