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What does it mean?
Time offers experiences before ending life.
In plain terms
Time gives you life then takes it.
What can you take from it?
Enjoy time while it lasts.

Where it applies

  • aging
  • reflection

Putting it to work

  • enjoy the now

Questions to consider

  • What has time given you?

Another view

It contradicts itself on giving and taking.

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