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“And time itself? Time was a never-ending medium that stretched into the future and the past - except there was no future and no past, but an infinite number of brackets, extending either way, each bracket enclosing its single phase of the Universe” quote by Clifford D. Simak
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“And time itself? Time was a never-ending medium that stretched into the future and the past - except there was no future and no past, but an infinite number of brackets, extending either way, each bracket enclosing its single phase of the Universe”

Clifford D. Simak

About This Quote

Describes time as an endless series of brackets without a true past or future, only infinite phases.

In simple terms: Time is endless, composed of infinite moments without linear past or future.

Key Takeaway

Embrace each moment as unique.

Themes

philosophy time existence

Mood

contemplative thoughtful

Type

philosophical speculative

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • scientific discussion
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

infinite regress temporal perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can we live without thinking of past or future?
  • How does this view affect decision making?
A Different Perspective

Concept challenges conventional linear time view.

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