--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If time were truly linear, she thought…" description: "\"“If time were truly linear, she thought, it might have carried her away, leaving the pain behind.”\" — Elizabeth Marek" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dd4/elizabeth-marek-235418_carried-away_if-time-were-truly-linear-she-thought-it_2730445.jpg" --- # If time were truly linear, she thought, it might have… ![“If time were truly linear, she thought, it might have carried her away, leaving the pain behind.” quote by Elizabeth Marek](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dd4/elizabeth-marek-235418_carried-away_if-time-were-truly-linear-she-thought-it_2730445.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dd4/elizabeth-marek-235418_carried-away_if-time-were-truly-linear-she-thought-it_2730445.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dd4/elizabeth-marek-235418_carried-away_if-time-were-truly-linear-she-thought-it_2730445.jpg) > ““If time were truly linear, she thought, it might have carried her away, leaving the pain behind.”” Elizabeth Marek ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. If time were linear, it could carry away pain, leaving it behind. **In simple terms:** Linear time might erase suffering. Key Takeaway Trust time to ease pain. Themes time pain linearity healing philosophy Mood hopeful contemplative Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - grief - personal loss - long‑term projects Key Concepts temporal perspective acceptance mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - How does perception of time affect healing? - Can you create linear progress? A Different Perspective Time does not always move linearly for emotions. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Time](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/time/) ## Related quotes > [Leaving me only pain.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/atreyu/leaving-me-only-pain/) [Atreyu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/atreyu/) > [Skid marks all across my brain, cause you're leaving me with so much pain. 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