On ne peut oublier le temps qu'en s'en servant.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He says we can only forget time by using it.
- In plain terms
- Time is forgotten when we put it to work.
- What can you take from it?
- Active engagement with time erases its oppressive sense.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does activity affect our perception of time?
- Can we truly forget time?
Another view
Even when busy, awareness of time persists.
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