All things Quote by Leonardo da Vinci
“O Time with your teethy years! You swallow up all things little by little in a slow-motion, wrinkling process of dying.”
About This Quote
Source Notebook: Codex Atlanticus, circa 1500
Time relentlessly erodes life, consuming moments gradually as we age, highlighting mortality.
In simple terms: Time slowly consumes us.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge life's fleeting nature.
Themes
mortality
time
impermanence
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- Health care
- elder care
- personal reflection
- legacy planning
Key Concepts
Philosophy of aging
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you make the most of limited time?
- What rituals honor the passage of time?
A Different Perspective
May cause anxiety if fixated on decay.
