Thus times do shift, each thing his turn does hold; New things succeed, as former things grow old.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote states that time changes everything, with new things replacing old ones in a natural cycle.
- In plain terms
- Time changes everything; new replaces old.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace change as a natural part of life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle change?
- What must end for new things to begin?
Another view
It oversimplifies the emotional difficulty of letting go of the old.
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