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“Time is the silent, never-resting thing ... rolling, rushing on, swift, silent, like an all-embracing oceantide, on which we and all the universe swim.” quote by Thomas Carlyle
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“Time is the silent, never-resting thing ... rolling, rushing on, swift, silent, like an all-embracing oceantide, on which we and all the universe swim.”

Thomas Carlyle

About This Quote

Source Essay: Sartor Resartus, 1833

Time continuously moves without pause, encompassing all existence like an ocean that carries everything.

In simple terms: Time never stops and carries everything.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and work within life's flow.

Themes

impermanence continuity existence

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • creative projects
  • stress management
  • spiritual contemplation

Key Concepts

philosophy metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you align your actions with time's flow?
  • What aspects of life feel like an ocean to you?
A Different Perspective

Time's relentless pace can cause anxiety if ignored.

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