Clock Quote by Kate Morton
““...and time thickened so that the seconds passed like years.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Clockmaker’s Daughter”, 2015
She describes time feeling thick, making seconds seem like years, evoking a sense of prolonged anticipation
In simple terms: Time feels heavy, stretching moments into years
Key Takeaway
Recognize how perception of time changes with emotion
Themes
time
perception
anticipation
emotion
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- waiting for news
- long journeys
- emotional stress
Key Concepts
psychology
literary description
temporal experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does emotional state affect your sense of time?
- What coping strategies ease prolonged anticipation?
A Different Perspective
Perception of time can distort reality
