Aging Quote by Nadine Gordimer
“Time is change; we measure its passage by how much things alter.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: July's People (1981) – narrative on time and change
Time is measured by change; the more things alter, the more time passes.
In simple terms: Change marks time’s flow.
Notice and adapt to change.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- historical analysis
- project management
- environmental monitoring
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you gauge personal change?
- What indicators signal societal shift?
Change can be subtle, making measurement hard.