All things Quote by Benjamin Franklin
“Time eateth all things, could old poets say, The times are chang'd, our times drink all away.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, attributed to Benjamin Franklin, 18th century
All things eventually decay; time erodes everything, as poets have long observed
In simple terms: Everything decays over time
Key Takeaway
Accept impermanence and act wisely
Themes
impermanence
time
change
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
historical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- historical reflection
- personal loss
- societal change
Key Concepts
mortality
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What will you preserve against time?
- How can you use time’s passage productively?
A Different Perspective
Time can also bring growth and renewal
