Children Quote by Fannie Flagg
“It's funny, when you're a child you think time will never go by, but when you hit about twenty, time passes like you're on the fast train to Memphis. I guess life just slips up on everybody. It sure did on me.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Best Little Town in the World, 1979
Youth perceives time as endless, but adulthood reveals its rapid passage, reminding us that life is fleeting and often beyond our control.
In simple terms: Kids think time lasts forever; adults feel it rush.
Key Takeaway
Cherish moments before they slip away.
Themes
time
mortality
reflection
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal relationships
- health decisions
- travel planning
Key Concepts
impermanence
subjective perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you notice time changing as you age?
- What habits help you savor the present?
A Different Perspective
A fast‑train metaphor may oversimplify complex life rhythms.
