Quote by Robert Herrick

Gather ye rose-buds while ye may, old Time is still a-flying: And this same flower that smiles today, tomorrow will be dying.

Gather ye rose-buds while ye may, old Time is still a-flying

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This quote from Robert Herrick's poem "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time" serves as a reminder to seize the opportunities that life presents, as time is fleeting. The image of gathering rose-buds symbolizes embracing the joys and pleasures of the present, with the understanding that nothing is permanent. By emphasizing the transience of life and the inevitability of change, the quote urges individuals to make the most of their time and not postpone happiness or fulfillment.

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