Whatever passes away is too vile to be the price of time…
“Whatever passes away is too vile to be the price of time, which is itself the price of eternity.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Life’s fleeting moments are too cheap to be exchanged for time, which itself is a cost for eternity.
In simple terms: Time is cheap, eternity costly.
Key Takeaway
Value each moment wisely.
Themes
mortality
eternity
value
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
aphilosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual counseling
- writing about life
Key Concepts
philosophy
theology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure the worth of a moment?
- What does eternity mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Time cannot be reclaimed once spent.