There is no feeling, except the extremes of fear and grief, that does not find relief in music.
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Time present and time past / are both perhaps present in time future.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Time is interconnected, suggesting that past and present influence the future.
This quote by T. S. Eliot emphasizes the complex relationship between time. It suggests that the experiences and events of both the past and the present continue to shape our understanding and perceptions of the future, highlighting the cyclical nature of time and existence.
Themes
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In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on the nature of existence, this quote can illustrate the concept of time.
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