nothing lasts forever

All things pass

Nothing lasts forever acknowledges that all things eventually end—relationships, feelings, circumstances, life itself.

The phrase can offer comfort when times are hard Nothing lasts forever; this pain will pass or serve as a bittersweet reminder to appreciate what you have Enjoy it while you can—nothing lasts forever.

Sometimes used to justify ending something preemptively.

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passing time · mortality · dust to dust · decay · fading · fading away · passing · dust · ashes · memories · seasons · change · endings · saying goodbye · goodbye · loss · time · entropy

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temporal permanence

nothing lasts forevereverlasting

Lasting for all time

eternal · forever and ever · permanence · immortal · timeless

emotional/relational promise

nothing lasts forevertill death do us part

Matrimonial permanence oath

eternal love · forever yours · soulmates

philosophical outlook

nothing lasts forevertimeless truth

Statement valid across eras

Platonic ideals

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G