Crime Quote by Anonymous
“Too late I stayed, - forgive the crime! Unheeded flew the hours; How noiseless falls the foot of time That only treads on flowers.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, likely contemporary poetry
The passage of time is silent and only touches delicate things, while we often overlook its subtle impact.
In simple terms: Time passes quietly, affecting only fragile moments.
Notice and cherish fleeting moments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- nature observation
- grief processing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor the quiet moments?
- What fragile things do you protect?
Time’s subtlety may be ignored, leading to missed opportunities.