Clock Quote by Amber Kizer
““If you live long enough, you learn time is an illusion created by men who fear death. The clocks and watches worshipped by those who deny the inevitable. There is power in acknowledging we are not the ones in control.””
About This Quote
The quote suggests that our perception of time is a construct to avoid confronting mortality, and that recognizing our lack of control can be empowering.
In simple terms: Time is a mental construct to avoid death; acknowledging lack of control empowers us.
Accept uncertainty and let go of control.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- grief counseling
- mindfulness practice
- leadership decision-making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing time as a construct change your daily choices?
- What fears arise when you admit lack of control?
It may oversimplify complex cultural and scientific understandings of time.