Time passing Quote by Anne Carson
““Time as hunger. Time passing and gazing. Time as perseverance. Mountain time. Time as paper folded to look like a mountain. Time compared to the wild fantastic silence of stars.””
About This Quote
Source Poetry: Autobiography of Red, Anne Carson, 1998
The passage of time is likened to hunger, perseverance, and natural forms, suggesting it shapes and folds our experiences like mountains or paper.
In simple terms: Time shapes us like hunger and mountains.
Key Takeaway
Observe how time molds your life.
Themes
time
perseverance
nature
reflection
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- creative writing
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
philosophy
poetry
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you notice time's influence?
- What metaphors help you understand change?
A Different Perspective
Time cannot be controlled, only experienced.
