Baffled Quote by Saint Augustine
“Quid est ergo tempus? Si nemo ex me quaerat, scio; si quaerenti explicare velim, nescio. What, then, is time? I know well enough what it is, provided that nobodyasksme; but if Iamasked what it is and try to explain, I am baffled.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Confessions, Book XI, 5th century
Time is elusive; we know it only when we experience it, yet explaining it leaves us baffled.
In simple terms: Time is known by experience, not by definition.
Key Takeaway
Accept time’s mystery and live fully.
Themes
philosophy
theology
existence
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily routine
- spiritual practice
- education
- contemplation
Key Concepts
time
knowledge
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience time?
- What helps you stay present?
A Different Perspective
Time can cause anxiety about the future.
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