We are slow to believe that which if believed would hurt our feelings.
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As wave is driven by wave_x000D_ And each, pursued, pursues the wave ahead,_x000D_ So time flies on and follows, flies, and follows,_x000D_ Always, for ever and new. What was before_x000D_ Is left behind; what never was is now;_x000D_ And every passing moment is renewed.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the relentless and transformative nature of time.
Ovid's quote illustrates the continuous flow of time, emphasizing that each moment is fleeting and fresh, leaving the past behind and constantly shaping the present. It suggests that just like waves that chase one another, time is an ever-moving force that reminds us of the inevitability of change and renewal.
Themes
TimeRenewalChangePhilosophyPresent
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on the importance of living in the moment.
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