Elude Quote by Monique Truong
“Although we strap time to our wrists, stuff it into our pockets, hang it on our walls, a perpetually moving picture for every room of the house, it can still run away, elude and evade, and show itself again only when there are minutes remaining and there is nothing left to do except wait till there are none.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Technology and Time, 2019
Even with ubiquitous devices, time can slip away, only returning when we have nothing else to do.
In simple terms: Time escapes despite constant tech.
Key Takeaway
Value moments of stillness.
Themes
philosophy
technology
time
Mood
contemplative
poetic
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- daily routines
- mindful breaks
- digital detox
- waiting periods
Key Concepts
impermanence
mindfulness
digital distraction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reclaim idle moments?
- What does waiting reveal about priorities?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize waiting.
