Time Quote by Eva Ibbotson
““Time you got to know the estate,” he told Clovis. But before they crossed the courtyard, Sir Aubrey stopped by the statue with the severed head. He touched the neck stump with his stick, then ran it over the battered forehead and nose of the head lying on the ground. “Something I wanted to ask you, my boy,” he said. “About this statue. Could you leave the head the way it is after I go? Because of Dudley. Something to remember him by?” He sniffed and blew his nose. “After you go, sir?” “After I pop my clogs. Turn up my toes. Die, you know, what. When everything in the place is yours.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Secret of the Old Clock by Eva Ibbotson, 1995
A character asks to preserve a memorial, reflecting on memory and legacy.
In simple terms: Preserving memory honors the past.
Key Takeaway
Remember and honor those gone.
Themes
memory
legacy
death
friendship
remembrance
Mood
nostalgic
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- historical sites
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
mortality
personal history
Questions to Reflect On
- What keeps you connected to the past?
- How do you balance remembrance with living?
A Different Perspective
Clinging to objects may hinder moving forward.
