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What does it mean?
Time eventually hurts everyone, even those who seem invincible.
In plain terms
Time wounds all heels.
What can you take from it?
Remember that everyone ages and suffers.

Where it applies

  • reflecting on aging
  • comforting the grieving

Putting it to work

  • practice patience
  • accept change

Questions to consider

  • How does this shape your view of legacy?
  • What can you do with this awareness?

Another view

Some may interpret metaphorically rather than literally.

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