Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Our perception of time depends on our emotions, but love makes time feel infinite.
- In plain terms
- Time feels different based on your feelings, but love makes it last forever.
- What can you take from it?
- Love makes time feel eternal regardless of speed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does love change your time?
- What makes time feel endless?
Another view
Love does not stop time from moving physically.
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