Accurate Quote by Jose Saramago
“Every second that passes is like a door that opens to allow in what has not yet happened, what we call the future, but, to challenge the contradictory nature of what we have just said, perhaps it would be more accurate to say that the future is just an immense void, that the future is just the time on which the eternal present feeds.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Blindness by José Saramago, 1995
The future is portrayed as an open void that the present continuously creates, emphasizing uncertainty and the flow of time.
In simple terms: Future is an empty space shaped by the present.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the present to shape tomorrow.
Themes
time
uncertainty
existence
philosophy
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- decision making
- creative projects
- personal growth
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
presentism
ontological void
temporal flow
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your present actions influence tomorrow?
- What does an “empty” future mean to you?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex causal relationships.
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