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“Time is that by which at every moment all things become as nothing in our hands, and thereby lose all their true value.” quote by Arthur Schopenhauer
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““Time is that by which at every moment all things become as nothing in our hands, and thereby lose all their true value.””

Arthur Schopenhauer

About This Quote

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

He claims time erodes value, making everything fleeting and insignificant.

In simple terms: Time makes things lose value.

Key Takeaway

Value the present moment.

Themes

philosophy impermanence value

Mood

reflective serene

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • financial planning
  • relationships
  • art creation

Key Concepts

existentialism temporal perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does awareness of impermanence influence your actions?
  • What can you cherish despite time’s erosion?
A Different Perspective

May cause nihilism.

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