The bell strikes one. We take no note of time But from its loss.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We only notice time when it is wasted or gone.
- In plain terms
- You realize how much time you had only after it is lost.
- What can you take from it?
- Value time before you run out of it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you realize time was slipping away?
- How can you notice time sooner?
Another view
Sometimes we notice time passing while it is still happening.
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