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“Time heals all things but one: Time.” quote by Cynthia Ozick
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“Time heals all things but one: Time.”

Cynthia Ozick

About This Quote

Source Quote: Personal Reflection, 1990s

Time can heal many wounds, but the passage of time itself remains an unhealed wound.

In simple terms: Time heals all except time itself.

Key Takeaway

Accept that some aspects of life persist unchanged.

Themes

mortality impermanence healing

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • grief processing
  • long‑term projects
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

temporal paradox existential reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “time” represent beyond chronology?
  • How do we cope with enduring pain?
A Different Perspective

Time cannot be rushed; healing may be incomplete.

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