Cracks Quote by Roberto Bolano
“As time goes by, as time goes by, the whip-crack of the years, the precipice of illusions, the ravine that swallows up all human endeavour except the struggle to survive.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “2666” by Roberto Bolaño, 2004
The passage reflects on time’s relentless passage and humanity’s struggle against inevitable decline, emphasizing survival amid illusion.
In simple terms: Time erodes, yet we strive to survive.
Key Takeaway
Focus on resilience.
Themes
time
illusion
survival
Mood
somber
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- historical change
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
existentialism
human endeavor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront time’s pressures?
- What gives meaning in fleeting existence?
A Different Perspective
It may be overly pessimistic.
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