Bells Quote by William Shakespeare
“I wasted time, and now doth time waste me; For now hath time made me his numbering clock: My thoughts are minutes; and with sighs they jar Their watches on unto mine eyes, the outward watch, Whereto my finger, like a dial's point, Is pointing still, in cleansing them from tears. Now sir, the sound that tells what hour it is Are clamorous goans, which strike upon my heart, Which is the bell: so sighs and tears and groans Show minutes, times, and hours.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 5, Scene 1, 1611
He reflects on time's relentless passage and its impact on human thoughts and emotions.
In simple terms: Time controls thoughts and feelings.
Key Takeaway
Respect time's influence on life.
Themes
time
mortality
reflection
humanity
emotion
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal journaling
- meditation
- life planning
- grief processing
Key Concepts
philosophy
poetry
temporal awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does time reveal about our priorities?
- How can we use time awareness to improve well‑being?
A Different Perspective
May overemphasize fatalism.
