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End of time Quote by Peter Ackroyd

“I was at peace with a world which afforded so much bounty, and began to enjoy living at the very end of time.” quote by Peter Ackroyd
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““I was at peace with a world which afforded so much bounty, and began to enjoy living at the very end of time.””

Peter Ackroyd

About This Quote

Source Novel: The House of the Spirits, 1995

Finding peace in a world of abundance can lead to contentment even as time ends.

In simple terms: Peace comes from appreciating abundance.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate gratitude for what you have.

Themes

gratitude peace existentialism

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • retirement planning
  • end‑of‑life reflections
  • daily gratitude practice

Key Concepts

philosophy literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “the very end of time” mean to you?
  • How do you sustain peace amid change?
A Different Perspective

Focusing only on material bounty may ignore deeper needs.

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