--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The hands on the clock never faulted, not…" description: "\"“The hands on the clock never faulted, not for a second. One day ended; and a new began. If there was one thing on this earth that could be counted on,..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/440/patti-roberts-23643_death_the-hands-on-the-clock-never-faulted-not_2977532.jpg" --- # The hands on the clock never faulted, not for a second… ![“The hands on the clock never faulted, not for a second. One day ended; and a new began. If there was one thing on this earth that could be counted on, it was that. Time never paused to mourn the dead. That particular privilege is allotted to the living. It is for the survivor to mourn, bury the…” quote by Patti Roberts](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/440/patti-roberts-23643_death_the-hands-on-the-clock-never-faulted-not_2977532.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/440/patti-roberts-23643_death_the-hands-on-the-clock-never-faulted-not_2977532.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/440/patti-roberts-23643_death_the-hands-on-the-clock-never-faulted-not_2977532.jpg) > ““The hands on the clock never faulted, not for a second. One day ended; and a new began. If there was one thing on this earth that could be counted on, it was that. Time never paused to mourn the dead. That particular privilege is allotted to the living. It is for the survivor to mourn, bury the dead, and leave the rest to the earth. That is they way of it – the way of death - and the misery it leaves behind.”” [Patti Roberts](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/patti-roberts/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Time is relentless; the living must endure loss while moving forward. **In simple terms:** Time never stops; we must keep living. Key Takeaway Accept loss, keep living. Themes mortality resilience time Mood somber reflective Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - funerals - personal loss - daily routines Key Concepts impermanence grief processing Questions to Reflect On - How do you honor the dead while living? - What rituals help you move forward? A Different Perspective May overlook moments of joy. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Death](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/death/) [Nature](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/nature/) ## Related quotes > [“Excerpt: Paradox – Bound By Blood. The hands on a clock never falter, not for a second. 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