Time Quote by Thomas Pynchon
““There is a Hand to turn the time, Though thy Glass today be run, Till the Light hath brought the Towers low Find the last poor Preterite one . . . Till the Riders sleep by ev'ry road, All through our crippl'd Zone, With a face in ev'ry Mountainside And a Soul in ev'ry stone Now Everybody -””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, possibly from a novel or lyric collection, date unknown
A cryptic meditation on time, destiny, and the omnipresence of history in every landscape and stone.
In simple terms: Time and fate are woven into all places and things.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the weight of history in everyday life.
Themes
history
destiny
perception
memory
landscape
Mood
reflective
enigmatic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading literature
- studying history
- reflecting on personal legacy
Key Concepts
philosophy
poetry
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing history in surroundings affect your choices?
- What does “the last poor Preterite” suggest about time?
