I've had no contact with my daughter for years. That's her choice. Anyway, you move on. If people don't want to bother with me, fine. You know, God bless them, and move on.
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I'm fascinated by the fact that we can't grasp anything about time.
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What this quote means
Time is an abstract concept that remains elusive and difficult to fully understand.
In this quote, Anthony Hopkins reflects on the enigmatic nature of time, suggesting that despite our attempts to measure and comprehend it, time itself remains a mystery. This observation invites deeper philosophical inquiry into how we perceive and experience time in our lives, highlighting the limitations of human understanding when it comes to such a fundamental element of existence.
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During a lecture on the philosophy of time, I referenced Anthony Hopkins' thought on our inability to grasp time.
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