Time and I have quarrelled. All hours are midnight now. I had a clock and a watch, but I destroyed them both. I could not bear the way they mocked me.

About This Quote

The idea that time is mocking us all is a common one. It occurs to many of us that we’re not getting what we feel we deserve, and our lives seem to be passing us by. What this quote is really saying is that we’re all wasting time and not living fully. As we’re surrounded by clocks and watches, we can’t help but notice the amount of time we spend getting dressed and going to work each day. Instead of spending less time on these tasks, it might be better to channel those hours into learning something new or creating something beautiful.

Source: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

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