The assumption which you want him to go on making is so…
““The assumption which you want him to go on making is so absurd that, if once it is questioned, even we cannot find a shred of argument in its defence. The man can neither make, nor retain, one moment of time; it all comes to him by pure gift; he might as well regard the sun and moon as his chattels.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Critiques an absurd assumption that humans can control time, emphasizing that moments are gifts, not possessions.
In simple terms: Time is a gift we cannot control.
Key Takeaway
Accept the flow of time.
Themes
philosophy
humility
impermanence
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative planning
- mindfulness
- acceptance of change
Key Concepts
temporal ontology
gift theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you try to control time?
- How do you value each moment?
A Different Perspective
Assumes all perspectives view time similarly, which may not hold.