Appearance Quote by Mary Borden
“One wants more time, more youth. That is it. That is all one asks for - nothing but that, a little more time. Hear it running by! Listen! In the night, in the morning, at noon, at even, rushing by, silent, stealthy, trying to hoodwink you by the fixed appearance of things that seem not to change; but never stopping. Oh, to stop it! Oh, to get it back! Oh, to dig one's toes in and refuse to be rushed headlong towards the brink!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Time of the Night", 1919
The speaker longs for more time and youth, feeling life rushes past unnoticed and relentless.
In simple terms: Wants more time and youth, resents life's relentless rush.
Key Takeaway
Cherish moments, resist rushing.
Themes
time
youth
urgency
Mood
contemplative
urgent
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily routines
- career planning
- personal growth
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
Existentialism
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you slow down?
- What moments matter most?
A Different Perspective
Time cannot be reclaimed, only appreciated.
