Acknowledge Quote by Jeanette Winterson
“Thinking about time is to acknowledge two contradictory certainties: that our outward lives are governed by the seasons and the clock; that our inward lives are governed by something much less regular-an imaginative impulse cutting through the dictates of daily time, and leaving us free to ignore the boundaries of here and now and pass like lightning along the coil of pure time, that is, the circle of the universe and whatever it does or does not contain.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Passion by Jeanette Winterson, 1987
We live by external schedules but also possess an inner, imaginative rhythm that can transcend ordinary time constraints.
In simple terms: Life has both clock time and creative time.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your inner creative flow.
Themes
time
creativity
inner rhythm
freedom
universe
Mood
contemplative
inspired
reflective
Type
philosophical
artistic
motivational
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- personal reflection
- meditation
- travel
- writing
Key Concepts
philosophy
subjective experience
temporal perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance daily duties with your imaginative impulses?
- What practices help you tap into your inner time?
A Different Perspective
Creative impulse may clash with practical responsibilities.
