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“Time is a slippery thing: lose hold of it once, and its string might sail out of your hands forever.” quote by Anthony Doerr
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“Time is a slippery thing: lose hold of it once, and its string might sail out of your hands forever.”

Anthony Doerr

About This Quote

Time cannot be grasped; once it slips away, it may never be reclaimed.

In simple terms: Time is fleeting and elusive.

Key Takeaway

Value each moment before it disappears.

Themes

impermanence mindfulness urgency reflection time perception

Mood

thoughtful urgent reflective

Type

aphor advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • making decisions
  • planning projects
  • reflecting on past choices
  • prioritizing tasks
  • living in the present

Key Concepts

temporal awareness human agency loss control

Practical Applications

  • time-management coaching
  • motivational speaking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view affect your daily priorities?
  • What strategies help you 'hold' time?
A Different Perspective

Some argue that time is a construct, not a tangible entity to lose.

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