Time Quote by Ward Moore
““Time, yes … We waste it or save it or use it—one would almost think we mastered it instead of the other way around. Yet are all novels really a waste of the precious dimension? Perhaps you underestimate the value of invention.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Past Through Tomorrow by Ward Moore, 1965
Time is often seen as a resource we control, but we actually shape it through how we use it; undervaluing creativity wastes this precious dimension.
In simple terms: Time is shaped by our actions, not the other way around.
Key Takeaway
Value invention over idle time.
Themes
time
creativity
value
novelty
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing
- project planning
- personal development
- creative pursuits
Key Concepts
philosophy
existentialism
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you use time more creatively?
- What inventions could you pursue now?
A Different Perspective
Time cannot be truly saved, only experienced.
