I fight against the gluttony of time with so many very…
“I fight against the gluttony of time with so many very amusing weapons with gestures and with three attitudes and with charming phrases; with tears and with tinsel, and with sugar-coated pills, and with platitudes slightly regilded. Yes, and I fight him also with little mirrors wherein gleam confusedly the corruptions of lust, and ruddy loyalty, and a bit of moonshine, and the pure diamond of the heart's desire, and the opal cloudings of human compromise: but, above all, I fight that ravening dotard with the strength of my own folly.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He battles time’s wasteful greed using humor, art, and self‑delight, confronting vice with mirrors of truth and personal folly.
In simple terms: He fights time’s greed with jokes, art, and self‑awareness.
Key Takeaway
Use creativity and self‑reflection to counter wasted time.
Themes
time
creativity
self‑reflection
Mood
reflective
playful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- performance
- personal rituals
Key Concepts
humor
art
personal folly
mirrors of truth
Questions to Reflect On
- What “mirrors” reveal your hidden habits?
- How can humor improve productivity?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical action in favor of metaphor.