Clock Quote by Dylan Thomas
“But time has set its maggot on their track.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Force that Through the Green Fuse” (1933)
Time erodes all, even the strongest paths, as if a maggot gnaws at them.
In simple terms: Time slowly destroys everything.
Key Takeaway
Respect time’s relentless wear.
Themes
mortality
decay
time
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- life planning
- heritage preservation
- environmental stewardship
Key Concepts
philosophy
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- What legacies can resist time’s erosion?
- How do you honor fleeting moments?
A Different Perspective
Some things endure despite time.
