Mere by-blows are the world and we, And time within eternity A sheer anachronism.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humanity and the world are accidental by-products in eternal time.
- In plain terms
- We and the world are minor mistakes in eternity.
- What can you take from it?
- Existence is temporary and insignificant compared to eternity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does size matter for meaning?
- How do you handle insignificance?
Another view
It offers no actionable advice for daily living.
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