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“Time, yes … We waste it or save it or use it—one would almost think we mastered it instead of the other way around. Yet are all novels really a waste of the precious dimension? Perhaps you underestimate the value of invention.” quote by Ward Moore
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““Time, yes … We waste it or save it or use it—one would almost think we mastered it instead of the other way around. Yet are all novels really a waste of the precious dimension? Perhaps you underestimate the value of invention.””

Ward Moore

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 often seen as a resource we control, but we actually shape it through how we use it; undervaluing creativity wastes this precious dimension.

In simple terms: Time is shaped by our actions, not the other way around.

Key Takeaway

Value invention over idle time.

Themes

time creativity value novelty

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • project planning
  • personal development
  • creative pursuits

Key Concepts

philosophy existentialism innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you use time more creatively?
  • What inventions could you pursue now?
A Different Perspective

Time cannot be truly saved, only experienced.

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