Ask me Quote by Saint Augustine
“For what is time? ... Who can even in thought comprehend it, so as to utter a word about it? ... If no one asks me, I know: If I wish to explain it to one that asketh, I know not.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Confessions, Book XI, 5th century
Time is beyond human comprehension; attempts to define it fail, revealing its mystery.
In simple terms: Time is unknowable.
Key Takeaway
Accept the mystery of time.
Themes
philosophy
existence
time
Mood
contemplative
humble
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- daily planning
- long‑term goals
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
metaphysics
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience time subjectively?
- Can we ever truly measure time?
A Different Perspective
Human language may be insufficient to capture time.
