Time Quote by Tahereh Mafi
““Killing time isn't as difficult as it sounds. I can shoot a hundred numbers through the chest and watch them bleed decimal points in the palm of my hand. I can rip the numbers off a clock and watch the hour hand tick tick tick its final tock just before I fall asleep. I can suffocate seconds just by holding my breath. I've been murdering minutes for hours and no one seems to mind.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Shatter Me, 2011
The narrator describes how they waste time by obsessively counting and manipulating moments, highlighting a feeling of powerlessness over time’s passage.
In simple terms: The speaker feels they can control time by counting it away.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and value time instead of obsessively measuring it.
Themes
time
control
obsession
existence
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily routine
- creative work
- stress management
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
temporal perception
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does counting time affect your sense of control?
- What habits help you experience time more fluidly?
A Different Perspective
Time cannot truly be stopped; counting it may increase anxiety.
