Arms Quote by Margaret Atwood
“Time folds you in its arms and gives you one last kiss, and then it flattens you out and folds you up and tucks you away until it's time for you to become someone else's past time, and then time folds again.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry: "Time" (unpublished), 2020
Time repeatedly embraces, releases, and redefines us, turning our lives into fleeting moments that become part of others' histories.
In simple terms: Time cycles us through love, loss, and legacy.
Key Takeaway
Embrace each moment, knowing it will pass.
Themes
impermanence
memory
legacy
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- relationship endings
- career transitions
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
temporal cycles
existential reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find meaning in fleeting moments?
- Can we influence how we are remembered?
A Different Perspective
Time’s cycles can feel inevitable, limiting agency.
