Clock Quote by Lord Dunsany
““and I thought of the nations and unpitying Time,””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Gods of the World, 1912
Time is relentless and indifferent, indifferent to nations and their suffering.
In simple terms: Time ignores nations' pain.
Accept time’s impartiality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- war
- historical change
- personal loss
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does time affect your view of conflict?
- Can we influence time’s impact?
Time may be felt subjectively.