Tot species, tantosque ortus variosque novatus una dies aperit, conficit ipsa dies.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- One day reveals all variety and beginnings, while that same day completes or destroys them.
- In plain terms
- The same day that starts things also ends them.
- What can you take from it?
- Time brings both creation and destruction simultaneously.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do beginnings relate to endings?
- What defines a day's impact?
Another view
It generalizes complex life cycles into a single day.
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