Clock Quote by Geoffrey Chaucer
“Time lost, as men may see, For nothing may recovered be.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Canterbury Tales, 14th century
Time lost cannot be recovered; once it passes, it is gone forever.
In simple terms: Lost time is unrecoverable.
Key Takeaway
Value each moment.
Themes
mortality
time
regret
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- life planning
- career decisions
- relationships
Key Concepts
impermanence
value of present
Questions to Reflect On
- What moments are you letting slip by?
- How can you make better use of time?
