Life is short, but the years are long.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life feels short subject but the passage of time feels long.
- In plain terms
- Life is short, but waiting makes time feel long.
- What can you take from it?
- Time perception varies based on experience and patience.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does time feel longest?
- How do you measure a good life?
Another view
Time is objective even if perception varies.
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