Clock Quote by Carl A Dixon
“Time has two hands . . . emotion on one and justification on the other.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Human Emotion, 2018
Time is divided between feeling and rationalizing, showing the tension between emotion and justification.
In simple terms: Time splits between emotion and justification.
Balance feeling with reason.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stress management
- conflict resolution
- decision making
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when you are justifying too much?
- What practices help integrate emotion and reason?
Over‑justification can suppress genuine feelings.