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“A great lady(Queen Elizabeth )of England , on her dying bed cried out ,"call time again , call time again; a world of wealth for an inch of time !"but time past was never nor could never be recalled.” quote by Thomas Brooks
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““A great lady(Queen Elizabeth )of England , on her dying bed cried out ,"call time again , call time again; a world of wealth for an inch of time !"but time past was never nor could never be recalled.””

Thomas Brooks

About This Quote

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

The quote laments that time is more valuable than wealth, yet once lost it cannot be regained.

In simple terms: Time is priceless and irreplaceable.

Key Takeaway

Value time over material riches.

Themes

time wealth mortality

Mood

reflective somber

Type

aphilosophical historical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • historical speeches
  • legacy planning

Key Concepts

impermanence value of time

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you prioritize time versus money?
  • What does this say about legacy?
A Different Perspective

The attribution is uncertain and may be apocryphal.

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