Skip to content

Time Quote by Marcus Aurelius

“that there is but a certain limit of time appointed unto thee, which if thou shalt not make use of to calm and allay the many distempers of thy soul, it will pass away and thou with it, and never after return. II.” quote by Marcus Aurelius
Download Open image
““that there is but a certain limit of time appointed unto thee, which if thou shalt not make use of to calm and allay the many distempers of thy soul, it will pass away and thou with it, and never after return. II.””

Marcus Aurelius

About This Quote

Time is a finite resource; neglecting its purposeful use leads to loss of peace and eventual disappearance.

In simple terms: Use time wisely or it vanishes.

Key Takeaway

Time's scarcity demands intentional calm.

Themes

impermanence mindfulness self-discipline mortality

Mood

reflective urgent

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • daily planning
  • stress relief

Key Concepts

temporal limits inner peace

Practical Applications

  • personal growth
  • meditation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you measure meaningful use of time?
  • What habits waste your moments?
4.1 out of 5 (6 ratings)

More by Marcus Aurelius

Explore all 1,138 Marcus Aurelius quotes

More Time quotes

Browse all 215,569 Time quotes