Russell HobanHe was thinking what a long and wide thing time is, to have so many happenings in it.
About This Quote
When someone says that time is “long and wide,” it means that they are surprised by how much there is in the world to do. When thinking about the world, we often get caught up in the minutia of our everyday lives. While large events may be exciting, it is the daily occurrences that make life worth living.
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