Clock Quote by Cormac McCarthy
“We think we are the victims of time. In reality, the way of the world isn't fixed anywhere. How could that be possible? We are our own journey. And therefore we are time as well. We are the same. Fugitive. Inscrutable. Ruthless.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Road, 2006
Time is not fixed; we shape our own journey and become part of time itself.
In simple terms: We create our own path and time.
Key Takeaway
Own your journey, shape your time.
Themes
philosophy
existence
self‑determination
Mood
thoughtful
philosophical
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- life planning
- creative projects
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
temporal ontology
human agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits our control over time?
- How does self‑identity affect perception of time?
A Different Perspective
Determinism challenges this view.
