Age Quote by Mervyn Peake
““What is Time, O sister of similar features, that you speak of it so subserviently? Are we to be the slaves of the sun, that secondhand overrated knob of gilt, or of his sister, that fatuous circle of silver paper? A curse upon their ridiculous dictatorship!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "Gormenghast", 1946
The speaker questions time’s authority, comparing it to oppressive celestial bodies, expressing frustration at its control.
In simple terms: Questioning time’s oppressive nature.
Key Takeaway
Challenge accepted constraints.
Themes
time
authority
rebellion
celestial metaphor
frustration
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal introspection
- creative writing
- philosophical debates
- artistic expression
- academic lectures
Key Concepts
philosophy
mythology
existentialism
literary criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you resist perceived time constraints?
- Can metaphorical language clarify or obscure meaning?
A Different Perspective
May be abstract for practical use.
