Skip to content

Glances Quote by Friedrich Schiller

“Like a dart the present glances, Silent stands the past sublime.” quote by Friedrich Schiller
Download Open image
“Like a dart the present glances, Silent stands the past sublime.”

Friedrich Schiller

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Present” (1795)

The present is fleeting like a dart; the past remains silent and lofty.

In simple terms: Time moves fast, past stays still.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate the moment while honoring history.

Themes

time impermanence reflection

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily decisions
  • historical study
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

ephemerality nostalgia

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does the past influence your current choices?
  • What can you do to stay present?
A Different Perspective

Past can dominate present if not balanced.

3.8 out of 5 (8 ratings)

More by Friedrich Schiller

Explore all 350 Friedrich Schiller quotes

More Glances quotes

Browse all 580 Glances quotes