Life Quote by T.S. Eliot
““There will be time, there will be time To prepare a face to meet the faces that you meet; There will be time to murder and create. And time for all the works and days of hands That life and drop a question on your plate;””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Four Quartets, “Burnt Norton”, 1942
The poem suggests that time allows us to prepare ourselves for encounters, to create and destroy, and to confront life's questions.
In simple terms: Time gives us chance to face, create, destroy, and question life.
Key Takeaway
Use time deliberately to shape actions and reflect.
Themes
time
preparation
creation
destruction
reflection
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- artistic creation
- decision making
- philosophical contemplation
Key Concepts
existentialism
temporal awareness
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you allocate time for preparation versus action?
- What questions does your daily routine leave unanswered?
A Different Perspective
Time may be limited; over‑planning can stall action.
