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“You can kill time in a number of ways but it always depends on the kind of time you're fighting: some time is unkillable, immortal” quote by Martin Amis
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“You can kill time in a number of ways but it always depends on the kind of time you're fighting: some time is unkillable, immortal”

Martin Amis

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Time can be spent or wasted, but some moments are inevitable and cannot be altered.

In simple terms: Some time cannot be avoided.

Key Takeaway

Accept the unchangeable and focus on what you can influence.

Themes

time management acceptance existentialism

Mood

reflective calm

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • daily routine
  • long‑term planning
  • stressful deadlines
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

impermanence agency mortality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize when time is truly unchangeable?
  • What can you do with moments that feel inevitable?
A Different Perspective

Even unkillable time can feel oppressive if you resist it.

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