Quote by Eugene Field

All human joys are swift of wing, For heaven doth so allot it; That when you get an easy thing, You find you haven't got it.

All human joys are swift of wing, For heaven doth so allot i

Summary

This quote suggests that all human joys and pleasures are fleeting and elusive. It implies that heaven or fate has a way of granting easy things that one desires, only for them to slip away just as quickly. Thus, it highlights the transient nature of happiness and reminds us to cherish and appreciate the simple joys in life while they last, as they may vanish unexpectedly.

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