Time Quote by Sylvia Plath
““There is still time to veer, to sally forth, knapsack on back, for unknown hills over which…only the wind knows what lies. Shall she, shall she veer? There will be time, she says, knowing that in her beginning is her end and the seeds of destruction perhaps now dormant may even today begin sprouting malignantly within her. She turns away from action in one direction to that in another, knowing all the while that some day she must face, behind the door of her choosing, perhaps the lady, perhaps the tiger...””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished fragment, 1962
A woman contemplates choices, fearing both action and inaction, aware that each path holds hidden consequences and potential ruin.
In simple terms: She worries about decisions and their unknown outcomes.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and act deliberately.
Themes
choice
fear
consequence
identity
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career crossroads
- personal relationships
- creative projects
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
existentialism
self‑reflection
destiny
Questions to Reflect On
- What decision are you postponing?
- How does fear shape your choices?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize indecision, ignoring practical constraints.
