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“How terrible a thing time is.” quote by Richard Burton
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“How terrible a thing time is.”

Richard Burton

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Tonight Show, 1975

Time feels oppressive and overwhelming.

In simple terms: Time can be terrible.

Key Takeaway

Accept time’s flow, seek balance.

Themes

time perception existence

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily routines
  • career planning
  • stress management
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

Existentialism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes time feel oppressive?
  • How can you reframe your relationship with time?
A Different Perspective

Time’s value varies; not all moments are negative.

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