Daughters of Time, the hypocritic Days, Muffled and dumb like barefoot dervishes, And marching single in an endless file, Bring diadems and fagots in their hands.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Days march relentlessly and silently, bringing both gifts and burdens, acting as agents of time that demand our attention.
- In plain terms
- Time passes quietly and steadily, carrying both good and bad things.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge that time brings both rewards and responsibilities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do your days bring?
- Are you prepared for time's gifts?
Another view
Time itself is neutral; humans assign meaning to its gifts and burdens.
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For the prevision is allied Unto the thing so signified; Or say, the foresight that awaits Is the same Genius that creates.
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