Clocks slay time. Time is dead as long as it is being clicked off by little wheels; only when the clock stops does time come to life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Time loses its essence when measured mechanically; it lives only in moments of stillness.
- In plain terms
- Clocks measure time but kill its spirit.
- What can you take from it?
- Time is felt, not counted.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you measure what matters?
- When do you feel time most?
Another view
Measurement is necessary for coordination despite losing flavor.
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