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“The time is the time; reasonable time, I think, we have enough...Solely, the hand of the clock is annoying - because ,he, wipes the time ,too quickly, away from us.” quote by Sir Kristian Goldmund Aumann
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““The time is the time; reasonable time, I think, we have enough...Solely, the hand of the clock is annoying - because ,he, wipes the time ,too quickly, away from us.””

Sir Kristian Goldmund Aumann

About This Quote

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

The speaker laments how time slips away, feeling that the clock’s relentless march robs us of moments we wish to savor.

In simple terms: Time feels fleeting and oppressive.

Key Takeaway

Time’s inexorable flow limits our experience.

Themes

impermanence time perception human agency existential anxiety

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

philosophical observational

When to use this quote

  • reflecting on a busy day
  • contemplating aging
  • feeling rushed in a deadline

Key Concepts

chronology subjective experience

Practical Applications

  • mindfulness practice
  • time‑management coaching

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your perception of time affect your daily choices?
  • What practices help you slow down the clock’s impact?
A Different Perspective

Some argue that structured schedules can give us control over time rather than it being merely an external force.

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