41. He reminded us of the fragility of earthly things, of the transience of temples and empires. 42. The overall theme of this album is transience , featuring sensitive pieces as well as playful tracks. 43. The first two stanzas concern the bustle and hurry of life which only conceals its inherent transience . 44. The Republican freshmen seem acutely aware of their own transience , especially since they all advocate term limits. 45. In part Chan's indifference to how he passes the day can be put down to transience . 46. The film is dominated by exotic images of glass and water, representing fragility, transience , risk. 47. In setting up a cascading series of awful foster-care situations, Fitch has ensured their transience . 48. And Arizonans face a special challenge because of the state's transience , immigration and ethnic diversity. 49. Much of what we have experienced and known fades in time ( transience ), and fairly soon. 50. "Refugee camp " evokes a transience at odds with the leaden reality of this place.