River Quote by Stephen King
““Corey Bryant sank into a great forgetful river, and that river was time, and its waters were red.””
About This Quote
Time is depicted as a relentless river that can overwhelm and erase memories.
In simple terms: Time can erase memories.
Key Takeaway
Beware of time’s erasing power.
Themes
impermanence
memory
time
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- life planning
- grief coping
- creative writing
Key Concepts
existential
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you preserve important memories?
- What does the red river symbolize?
A Different Perspective
Time also creates new moments.
![“Ships at a distance have every man's wish on board. For some they come in with the tide. For others they sail forever on the horizon, never out of sight, never landing until the Watcher turns his eyes away in resignation, his dreams mocked to death by Time. That is the life of men [and women].” quote by Zora Neale Hurston](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b4c/zora-neale-hurston-923_death_ships-at-a-distance-have-every-man-s-wis_14724.jpg)
