Life has a way of reminding us that nothing stays the same forever. The good times? They pass. The tough times? They pass too. It’s both comforting and bittersweet, but change is just part of the deal.
Whether you’re going through a rough patch, enjoying a moment you wish could last forever, or just reflecting on life, these nothing lasts forever quotes capture the essence of impermanence. Some will inspire you, some might make you emotional, but all of them are a reminder to cherish what you have while you have it.
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1. “Impermanence is a principle of harmony. When we don’t struggle against it, we are in harmony with reality.” — Pema Chödrön
2. “Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that and all will be well.” — Gautama Buddha
3. “The only lasting truth is change.” — Octavia Butler
4. “Nothing lasts forever—not joy, not pain—but that’s what makes both worth experiencing.” — Intrepid Quips
5. “The fact that nothing is permanent is life’s way of reminding you to live without hesitation.” — Intrepid Quips
6. “You can’t stop time from moving, but you can choose what you do while it passes.” — Intrepid Quips
7. “The past fades, the future shifts, and the present is already slipping away—so live now.” — Intrepid Quips
8. “The beauty of the moment is in its fragility—if it lasted forever, it would lose its magic.” — Intrepid Quips
9. “Nothing lasts forever, so if it’s good, enjoy it whilst you got it; if it’s bad, something good is around the corner, so don’t worry about it.” — Ben Crushcov
10. “Everything ends, but that’s not the tragedy. The real loss is never having truly lived while it lasted.” — Intrepid Quips
11. “You never conquer a mountain. You stand on the summit a few moments; then the wind blows your footprints away.” — Arlene Blum
12. “Give your all to every experience, feel it breathe it appreciate it, nothing lasts forever, when it’s gone you’ll remember the feeling it once gave you and sometimes that’s enough.” — Nikki Rowe
13. “If nothing lasts forever, then every ending is just an open door to something new.” — Intrepid Quips
14. “You can cling to the past, but it will slip through your fingers like sand—better to build something new.” — Intrepid Quips
15. “Even the strongest storms pass. So do the sunniest days. That’s why you must learn to dance in both.” — Intrepid Quips
16. “The only constant in life is change.” — Heraclitus
17. “All conditioned things are impermanent—when one sees this with wisdom, one turns away from suffering.” — Gautama Buddha
18. “Forever is an illusion we chase. The only thing real is now.” — Intrepid Quips
19. “Anyone who has lost something they thought was theirs forever. Finally, comes to realize that nothing really belongs to them. And if nothing belongs to me there’s no point wasting my time looking after things that aren’t mine. It’s best to live as if today were the first (or last) day of my life.” — Paolo Coelho
20. “Nothing lasts forever but we always try, and I just can’t help but wonder why we let it pass us by.” — Amanda Marshall
21. “Life’s impermanence is what makes every single day so precious.” — Wes Moore
22. “Time isn’t the enemy. Fear of change is. Accept that nothing lasts forever and you’ll start to appreciate the advantages of whatever age you are now.” — Oprah Winfrey
23. “Nothing lasts forever on this earth. But whatever’s good comes back every once in a while if you let it.” — Gladys Hasty Carroll
24. “Everything passes. Joy. Pain. The moment of triumph; the sigh of despair. Nothing lasts forever – not even this.” — Paul Stewart
25. “Impermanence is the very essence of joy—the drop of bitterness that enables one to perceive the sweet.” — Marty Rubin
26. “Forever is just a word we use until change reminds us otherwise.” — Intrepid Quips
27. “Nothing lasts forever. Sadness has an end no matter how long it may last. The more you prepare for the end of your sadness, the more happy you will be.” — Ahmed Alibage
28. “Nothing in the world is permanent, and we’re foolish when we ask anything to last, but surely we’re still more foolish not to take delight in it while we have it.” ― W. Somerset Maugham
29. “If nothing lasts forever, then neither do bad days—remember that.” — Intrepid Quips
30. “Many have died; you also will die. The drum of death is being beaten. The world has fallen in love with a dream. Only sayings of the wise will remain.” ― Kabir
31. “Nothing lasts forever – except forever. That’s the good news. It’s a good thing that nothing lasts forever because things would get terribly boring.” — Frederick Lindemann
32. “Do not look back, No one knows how the world ever began. Do not fear the future, Nothing lasts forever. If you dwell on the past or future, You will miss the moment.” — Rumi
33. “Pull your boots up by the bootstrap and know that everything is temporary. All good moments are temporary and all bad moments are temporary. Nothing lasts forever.” — Jim Rohn
34. “We chase eternity, yet everything that touches us is made of fleeting moments.” — Intrepid Quips
35. “We have nothing that is really our own; we hold everything as a loan.” ― Nicolas Poussin
36. “Nothing lasts forever. That’s the tragedy and miracle of existence – that everything is impermanent. Everything changes. All we can do is make the best of the time we have.” — Mira Grant
37. “Nothing’s forever forever’s a lie. All we have is what’s between hello and goodbye.” — Marilyn Bergman
38. “A falling leaf does not mourn the tree, for it understands that endings are simply beginnings in disguise.” — Intrepid Quips
39. “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” ― Heraclitus
40. “Life isn’t about holding on—it’s about making every fleeting second count.” — Intrepid Quips
41. “You can’t keep the sun from setting, but you can choose to chase the sunrise.” — Intrepid Quips
42. “No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” — Hal Borland
43. “What fades makes way for what’s next. If you fear the end, you’ll miss the beginning.” — Intrepid Quips
44. “Impermanence is not loss—it’s life’s way of making room for something new.” — Intrepid Quips
45. “Nothing lasts forever, but the impact of a single moment can echo through eternity.” — Intrepid Quips
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