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Time Quote by E.R. Frank

“Time is tricky. You have whole months, even years, when nothing changes a speck, when you don’t go anywhere or do anything or think one new thought. And then you can get hit with a day, or an hour, or a half a second when so much happens it’s almost like you got born all over again into some…” quote by E.R. Frank
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““Time is tricky. You have whole months, even years, when nothing changes a speck, when you don’t go anywhere or do anything or think one new thought. And then you can get hit with a day, or an hour, or a half a second when so much happens it’s almost like you got born all over again into some brand-new person you for damn sure never expected to meet.””

E.R. Frank

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Year of the Flood, 2008

Life can feel static until a sudden event triggers profound personal transformation.

In simple terms: Sudden events can change us.

Key Takeaway

Embrace change when it arrives.

Themes

change time personal growth

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career shift
  • relationship breakthrough
  • creative inspiration

Key Concepts

existential shock self‑discovery

Questions to Reflect On

  • What moment reshaped your identity?
  • How do you prepare for sudden change?
A Different Perspective

Unexpected change can be overwhelming or disorienting.

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