Berlioz Quote by Alfred Adler
“Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils. Hector Berlioz It is easier to fight for one's principles than to live up to them.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Teacher and the Pupil", 1910
Time teaches lessons but ultimately ends all lives; fighting for ideals is easier than living them.
In simple terms: Time kills; ideals are hard to uphold.
Key Takeaway
Live your principles daily.
Themes
time
mortality
principles
integrity
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Career decisions
- personal relationships
- political activism
Key Concepts
Philosophy
ethics
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance ideals with reality?
- What sacrifices are needed to stay true?
A Different Perspective
Idealism can clash with practical constraints.
