Jump off. You are a protected individual. Do not fear.
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We are swimming on the face of time and all else has drowned, is drowning, or will drown.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the transient nature of existence and the inevitability of time's passage.
Henry Miller's quote suggests that life is fleeting and ephemeral, much like swimming in water where everything around us succumbs to time. It highlights the frailty of human existence and the relentless flow of time, reminding us that while we may be navigating life, everything else inevitably fades away or is submerged by the relentless tide of time.
Themes
TimeTransienceExistenceEphemeralLife
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of living in the moment.
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