The writer is the person who stands outside society, independent of affiliation and independent of influence.
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Past, present and future are not amenities of language. Time unfolds into the seamsof being. It passes through you, making and shaping.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the nature of time and its impact on existence.
Don DeLillo's quote emphasizes that time is not merely a construct of language but a profound force that shapes our reality. It suggests that our experiences and identities are continuously molded by the flow of time, which connects our past, present, and future in a seamless tapestry of existence.
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TimeBeingExistencePhilosophyReality
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the philosophical implications of time, this quote can illustrate how our lives are influenced by the temporal flow.
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