Children Quote by Neil Gaiman
“You are time. Foul time, who steals the gold from a maiden's hair and takes the sapphire from a child's eyes. Dark time, who has stolen from every thing there ever was all the things that it held precious and divine... And left nothing but ashes and memories and the grave.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Sandman: The Wake, Neil Gaiman, 2013
Time is portrayed as a thief that steals beauty and life, leaving only remnants.
In simple terms: Time steals precious moments.
Key Takeaway
Cherish each moment before it fades.
Themes
time
loss
impermanence
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief
- celebrations
- daily routines
Key Concepts
philosophical
existential
Questions to Reflect On
- What moments will you honor today?
- How do you cope with inevitable loss?
A Different Perspective
Time cannot be stopped, only managed.
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