Time is in itself [not] a difficulty, but a time-rate…
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“Time is in itself [not] a difficulty, but a time-rate, assumed on very insufficient grounds, is used as a master-key, whether or not it fits, to unravel all difficulties. What if it were suggested that the brick-built Pyramid of Hawara had been laid brick by brick by a single workman? Given time, this would not be beyond the bounds of possibility. But Nature, like the Pharaohs, had greater forces at her command to do the work better and more expeditiously than is admitted by Uniformitarians.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Time alone isn’t a barrier; it’s a rate that, with nature’s greater forces, can solve difficulties faster than human effort.
In simple terms: Time is a rate, not a difficulty; nature helps solve problems.
Key Takeaway
Leverage time and natural forces.
Themes
time
nature
effort
problem solving
Mood
analytical
philosophical
Type
observation
analysis
When to use this quote
- construction projects
- scientific research
- personal goals
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
rates of change
natural advantage
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you align your work with natural rhythms?
- When is patience more effective than force?
A Different Perspective
Human effort still matters; natural forces aren’t always accessible.