Skip to content

Time Quote by George MacDonald

“The time for speaking seldom arrives, the time for being never departs.” quote by George MacDonald
Download Open image
“The time for speaking seldom arrives, the time for being never departs.”

George MacDonald

About This Quote

Source Book: Phantastes, 1858

Speaking opportunities are rare, but being present is constant.

In simple terms: Talk less, be present more often.

Key Takeaway

Value presence over occasional speech.

Themes

presence communication mindfulness

Mood

calm reflective

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • public speaking
  • daily interactions

Key Concepts

existential philosophy spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does silence affect relationships?
  • When is speaking essential?
A Different Perspective

Silence can be misunderstood as disengagement.

2.1 out of 5 (4 ratings)

More by George MacDonald

Explore all 720 George MacDonald quotes

More Time quotes

Browse all 215,255 Time quotes