"Art is long, life is short."
Ars longa, vita brevis.
"Ars longa, vita brevis" is a well-known Latin phrase that translates to "Art is long, life is short" in English. The phrase originates from the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, who first wrote "vita brevis, ars longa" in his Aphorisms, meaning "life is short, and the art long (or, more literally, "technique is long")". The phrase has been used to convey the idea that human life is short and fleeting, while art, science, and other creative endeavors can transcend time and have a lasting impact on the world. In this sense, the phrase emphasizes the importance of investing time and effort in creative pursuits that can endure beyond our own mortality.