Big time Quote by Zora Neale Hurston
“A thing is mighty big when time and distance cannot shrink it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston, 1937
True strength endures despite the passage of time and distance.
In simple terms: Might persists over time and distance.
Key Takeaway
Recognize enduring values beyond superficial changes.
Themes
strength
time
distance
endurance
Mood
thoughtful
poignant
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- long‑term relationships
- historical analysis
- personal growth
- cultural preservation
Key Concepts
legacy
resilience
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly endures across generations?
- How do we measure lasting impact?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize persistence without addressing necessary adaptation.
![“All distances in time and space are shrinking. […] Yet the frantic abolition of all distances brings no nearness; for nearness does not consist in shortness of distance. What is least remote from us in point of distance, by virtue of its picture on film or its sound on radio, can remain far from…” quote by Martin Heidegger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/556/martin-heidegger-2144_space_all-distances-in-time-and-space-are-shri_1727517.jpg)
![“Ships at a distance have every man's wish on board. For some they come in with the tide. For others they sail forever on the horizon, never out of sight, never landing until the Watcher turns his eyes away in resignation, his dreams mocked to death by Time. That is the life of men [and women].” quote by Zora Neale Hurston](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b4c/zora-neale-hurston-923_death_ships-at-a-distance-have-every-man-s-wis_14724.jpg)
