Time which antiquates Antiquities, and hath an art to make dust of all things.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Time eventually erodes all human creations and memories.
- In plain terms
- Everything turns to dust eventually because time destroys all.
- What can you take from it?
- Nothing earthly lasts forever due to time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What survives when everything else fades?
Another view
Some ideas or impacts can persist beyond physical decay.
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