Creation Quote by Glen Duncan
“Time, you'll be pleased to know--and since one must start somewhere--was created in creation. The question What was there before creation? is meaningless. Time is a property of creation, therefore before creation there was no before creation.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing 'The Last of the Wild' with Glen Duncan, 2021
Time exists only within the universe; asking about a "before" is meaningless because there was no universe yet.
In simple terms: Time is a property of existence.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of temporal thinking.
Themes
philosophy
cosmology
existence
Mood
thoughtful
curious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- creative writing
- meditation on existence
Key Concepts
metaphysics
causality
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we truly imagine 'nothing' before creation?
- How does this view affect our sense of purpose?
A Different Perspective
Hard to reconcile with human experience of time.
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