Eternity is in love with the productions of time. (William Blake)
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Meaning · English
The timeless and eternal are inspired by mortal creations
Examples
The poet's words echoed the idea that eternity is in love with the productions of time
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Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Eternity is in love with the productions of time. (William Blake)” mean?
The timeless and eternal are inspired by mortal creations
Is “Eternity is in love with the productions of time. (William Blake)” formal or informal?
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