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When men shake hands with time, time crushes Them like…

“When men shake hands with time, time crushes Them like tumblers; little pieces of glass.” quote by Abu al-Ala al-Ma'arri
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““When men shake hands with time, time crushes Them like tumblers; little pieces of glass.””

Abu al-Ala al-Ma'arri

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Time inevitably overwhelms human plans, breaking them into fragments.

In simple terms: Time destroys what we try to hold onto.

Key Takeaway

Accept impermanence and adapt.

Themes

mortality impermanence human frailty

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal planning
  • legacy building
  • stress management
  • relationship expectations

Key Concepts

entropy philosophical reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you respond when plans fall apart?
  • What can you learn from broken expectations?
A Different Perspective

Time can also inspire resilience, not just loss.

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