Clock Quote by James Joyce
“Time is, time was, but time shall be no more.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Finnegans Wake, 1939
Time is portrayed as a fleeting, ever‑changing entity that will eventually cease.
In simple terms: Time will end.
Key Takeaway
Accept impermanence.
Themes
impermanence
philosophy
existence
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- historical change
- aging
- legacy
Key Concepts
temporal flow
nihilism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cope with change?
- What does ending time mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Time may be perceived as constant in daily life.
