--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: He had developed a superstitious fear of…" description: "\"“He had developed a superstitious fear of the instant, that tiny hole through which all the time available to human beings must pass.”\" — César Aira" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/067/c-sar-aira-16173_fear_he-had-developed-a-superstitious-fear-of_2901759.png" --- # He had developed a superstitious fear of the instant, that… ![“He had developed a superstitious fear of the instant, that tiny hole through which all the time available to human beings must pass.” quote by César Aira](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/067/c-sar-aira-16173_fear_he-had-developed-a-superstitious-fear-of_2901759.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/067/c-sar-aira-16173_fear_he-had-developed-a-superstitious-fear-of_2901759.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/067/c-sar-aira-16173_fear_he-had-developed-a-superstitious-fear-of_2901759.png) > ““He had developed a superstitious fear of the instant, that tiny hole through which all the time available to human beings must pass.”” [César Aira](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/c-sar-aira/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Humans fear the fleeting present, fearing the passage of time. **In simple terms:** Fear of the moment slipping away. Key Takeaway Embrace the present moment. Themes philosophy time existentialism Mood thoughtful inquisitive Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - mindfulness practice - creative writing - therapy Key Concepts impermanence anxiety temporal perception Questions to Reflect On - How does fear of time shape decisions? - What practices help live fully now? 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