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However we pass Time, he passes still, Passing away…

“However we pass Time, he passes still, Passing away whatever the pastime, And, whether we use him well or ill, Some day he gives us the slip for the last time.” quote by Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton
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“However we pass Time, he passes still, Passing away whatever the pastime, And, whether we use him well or ill, Some day he gives us the slip for the last time.”

Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton

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 relentless; it continues regardless of our actions, eventually ending for everyone.

In simple terms: Time moves on and ends for all.

Key Takeaway

Respect time and use it wisely.

Themes

mortality time impermanence

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • life planning
  • legacy building
  • daily decisions
  • health care

Key Concepts

philosophy existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you prioritize your time?
  • What legacy do you wish to leave?
A Different Perspective

Time’s inevitability can cause anxiety.

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