Quote by John Hurt

We're all just passing time and occupy our chair very briefly.

We're all just passing time and occupy our chair very briefl

Summary

This quote suggests that our existence and presence in the world is fleeting and temporary. It implies that life is transitory, and we are merely waiting for time to pass before our eventual departure. It emphasizes the brevity and insignificance of individual lives compared to the grand scale of the universe or the passage of time. We are portrayed as occupying our place or role in the world only for a brief moment before it is inevitably taken by someone else. Ultimately, this quote prompts contemplation on the ephemerality of human existence.

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