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Time Quote by Ilsa J. Bick

“Because if you can just hold off the moment when you must confront reality, time stands still and you can keep pretending that life will continue as you´ve known it: that nothing-not even something as wonderful and as terrible as love-has broken your world beyond repair.” quote by Ilsa J. Bick
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““Because if you can just hold off the moment when you must confront reality, time stands still and you can keep pretending that life will continue as you´ve known it: that nothing-not even something as wonderful and as terrible as love-has broken your world beyond repair.””

Ilsa J. Bick

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Time Keeper, 2021

Delaying acceptance of reality creates an illusion of frozen time, allowing denial of painful truths.

In simple terms: Avoiding reality feels like pausing life.

Key Takeaway

Face truth, don’t postpone.

Themes

denial time love reality

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationship breakup
  • grief
  • career setback
  • personal crisis

Key Concepts

psychology existentialism emotional avoidance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truth are you avoiding?
  • How does denial affect your relationships?
A Different Perspective

Denial only postpones inevitable change and can deepen pain.

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