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Beats Quote by Wallace Stevens

“It is time that beats in the breast and it is time That batters against the mind, silent and proud, The mind that knows it is destroyed by time.” quote by Wallace Stevens
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“It is time that beats in the breast and it is time That batters against the mind, silent and proud, The mind that knows it is destroyed by time.”

Wallace Stevens

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Idea of Order at Key West", 1939

Time relentlessly impacts both body and mind, confronting us with inevitable change and mental struggle.

In simple terms: Time affects body and mind, causing conflict.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and adapt to time’s pressures.

Themes

time change mind conflict

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • health
  • career
  • creative work
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

impermanence psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you cope with time’s pressure?
  • Can mental resilience be cultivated?
A Different Perspective

Time’s influence can be overwhelming.

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