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Day Quote by William H. Gass

“Every day he thought would last forever, and the night forever, and the dawn drag eternally another long and empty day to light forever; yet they sped away, the day, the night...” quote by William H. Gass
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““Every day he thought would last forever, and the night forever, and the dawn drag eternally another long and empty day to light forever; yet they sped away, the day, the night...””

William H. Gass

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Tunnel, 1995

The passage of time feels endless, stretching days and nights into a monotonous, unending flow.

In simple terms: Time feels endless and repetitive.

Key Takeaway

Embrace moments to break monotony.

Themes

time existence monotony

Mood

reflective melancholy

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • daily routine
  • long projects
  • waiting periods

Key Concepts

philosophy subjective experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you find meaning in routine?
  • What breaks your sense of endlessness?
A Different Perspective

Even endless time can be filled with meaning if we act.

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