--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Time passed on; and as the eldest son did…" description: "\"“Time passed on; and as the eldest son did not come back, and no tidings were heard of him, the second son set out, and the same thing happened to him...." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/118/jacob-grimm-12275_eldest-son_time-passed-on-and-as-the-eldest-son-did_2731919.jpg" --- # Time passed on; and as the eldest son did not come back… ![“Time passed on; and as the eldest son did not come back, and no tidings were heard of him, the second son set out, and the same thing happened to him. He met the fox, who gave him the good advice: but when he came to the two inns, his eldest brother was standing at the window where the merrymaking…” quote by Jacob Grimm](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/118/jacob-grimm-12275_eldest-son_time-passed-on-and-as-the-eldest-son-did_2731919.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/118/jacob-grimm-12275_eldest-son_time-passed-on-and-as-the-eldest-son-did_2731919.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/118/jacob-grimm-12275_eldest-son_time-passed-on-and-as-the-eldest-son-did_2731919.jpg) > ““Time passed on; and as the eldest son did not come back, and no tidings were heard of him, the second son set out, and the same thing happened to him. He met the fox, who gave him the good advice: but when he came to the two inns, his eldest brother was standing at the window where the merrymaking was, and called to him to come in; and he could not withstand the temptation, but went in, and forgot the golden bird and his country in the same manner.”” [Jacob Grimm](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jacob-grimm/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A tale of temptation and neglect, where the younger brother forgets his quest after being lured by merrymaking. **In simple terms:** Temptation can derail important goals. Key Takeaway Stay focused on your mission. Themes temptation family duty loss Mood cautionary reflective Type folklore inspirational When to use this quote - adventure - family expectations - decision making Key Concepts folklore moral lesson Questions to Reflect On - What distractions threaten your purpose? - How can you resist fleeting pleasures? 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