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All good things must come to an end
Meaning
- A stoic way of accepting that happy periods, fun events, or great relationships do not last forever. It is used to soften the blow of a conclusion.
Melancholy, philosophical
Used in a sentence
- It is sad to leave the beach after a week, but I guess all good things must come to an end.
- Graduation day is bittersweet, but all good things must come to an end.
- Our time in this house is finishing, but all good things must come to an end.
The backstory
It is a proverbial saying that has been cited in English literature since at least the 14th century. It is simply a recognition of life's natural cycle.
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