Passage of time Quote by Merce Rodoreda
““And I got a strong feeling of the passage of time. Not the time of clouds and sun and rain and the moving stars that adorn the night, not spring when its time comes or fall, not the time that makes leaves bud on branches and then tears them off or folds and unfolds and colors the flowers, but the time inside me, the time you can't see but it molds us. The time that rolls on and on in people's hearts and makes them roll along with it and gradually changes us inside and out and makes us what we'll be on our dying day.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Time of the Dying, Merce Rodoreda, 1995
The quote reflects on an inner, invisible passage of time that shapes our identity and destiny, beyond external seasons and events.
In simple terms: Inner time shapes us more than external seasons.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and honor your inner growth.
Themes
identity
time
change
mortality
self‑reflection
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal development
- grief counseling
- creative writing
- life coaching
Key Concepts
philosophy
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you notice inner change?
- What rituals help you honor inner time?
A Different Perspective
It can be hard to measure or act on something unseen.
