We push time from us, and we wish him back; * * * * * *…
“We push time from us, and we wish him back; * * * * * * Life we think long and short; death seek and shun.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Time is pushed away, yet we long for it; life feels both long and short, and we both seek and avoid death.
In simple terms: We struggle with time and mortality.
Key Takeaway
Accept life's fleeting nature.
Themes
mortality
time
existence
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily reflection
- grief counseling
- philosophical study
Key Concepts
impermanence
human longing
death anxiety
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile wanting more time?
- What does fearing death teach us?
A Different Perspective
Time cannot be controlled.