I wasted time, and now doth time waste me; For now hath…
“I wasted time, and now doth time waste me; For now hath time made me his numbering clock: My thoughts are minutes; and with sighs they jar Their watches on unto mine eyes, the outward watch, Whereto my finger, like a dial's point, Is pointing still, in cleansing them from tears. Now sir, the sound that tells what hour it is Are clamorous goans, which strike upon my heart, Which is the bell: so sighs and tears and groans Show minutes, times, and hours.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He reflects on time's relentless passage and its impact on human thoughts and emotions.
In simple terms: Time controls thoughts and feelings.
Key Takeaway
Respect time's influence on life.
Themes
time
mortality
reflection
humanity
emotion
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal journaling
- meditation
- life planning
- grief processing
Key Concepts
philosophy
poetry
temporal awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does time reveal about our priorities?
- How can we use time awareness to improve well‑being?
A Different Perspective
May overemphasize fatalism.