Condemned Quote by Octavio Paz
“We are condemned to kill time, thus we die bit by bit.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Piedra de Sol", 1957
Time is wasted when we idle, leading to gradual decay of life.
In simple terms: Wasting time erodes us.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize meaningful activities.
Themes
time
mortality
existence
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily routines
- career goals
- personal development
- creative projects
Key Concepts
philosophy
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What activities truly enrich your life?
- How do you measure time well spent?
A Different Perspective
Not all idle time is harmful; rest can be restorative.
![“Man is condemned to be free; because once thrown into the world, he is responsible for everything he does. It is up to you to give [life] a meaning.” quote by Jean-Paul Sartre](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/50a/jean-paul-sartre-220_condemned_man-is-condemned-to-be-free-because-once_482658.jpg)
