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“That passed the time. It would have passed in any case. Yes, but not so rapidly.” quote by Samuel Beckett
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“That passed the time. It would have passed in any case. Yes, but not so rapidly.”

Samuel Beckett

About This Quote

Source Play: Endgame, 1957

Time passes regardless of our perception; attempts to control its speed are futile.

In simple terms: Time moves on no matter what.

Key Takeaway

Accept the flow of time.

Themes

impermanence acceptance control

Mood

reflective philosophical

Type

quote

When to use this quote

  • daily routines
  • project planning
  • waiting periods
  • life transitions

Key Concepts

existentialism temporal perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does recognizing time's inevitability affect your priorities?
  • Can you let go of trying to control outcomes?
A Different Perspective

Attempts to accelerate or decelerate time are illusory.

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