Time hath a taming hand.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Time reduces the intensity of strong emotions or impulses over time.
- In plain terms
- Time calms strong feelings.
- What can you take from it?
- Wait for emotions to settle.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does time change?
Another view
Some wounds linger.
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