Time Quote by Philip Pullman
““Well now,” the Master went on. “We must think about your future, Lyra.” His words made her shiver. She gathered herself and sat up. “All the time I was away,” Lyra said, “I never thought about that. All I thought about was just the time I was in, just the present. There were plenty of times when I thought I didn’t have a future at all. And now… Well, suddenly finding I’ve got a whole life to live, but no… but no idea what to do with it, well, it’s like having the alethiometer but no idea how to read it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: His Dark Materials, The Subtle Knife, 1997
Lyra confronts the overwhelming possibilities of an unknown future, feeling both awe and anxiety.
In simple terms: Facing unknown future with awe and anxiety.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty, seek direction.
Themes
growth
identity
future
uncertainty
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- education paths
- personal crises
- creative projects
Key Concepts
existentialism
choice
self‑discovery
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you navigate uncertainty?
- What guides your choices?
A Different Perspective
Overwhelm can paralyze action.
