Quote by Max Lerner

We all run on two clocks. One is the outside clock, which ticks away our decades and brings us ceaselessly to the dry season. The other is the inside clock, where you are your own timekeeper and determine your own chronology, your own internal weather and your own rate of living. Sometimes the inner clock runs itself out long before the outer one, and you see a dead man going through the motions of living.

We all run on two clocks. One is the outside clock, which ti

Summary

This quote explores the concept of two clocks that govern our lives. The "outside clock" symbolizes the passage of time and the finite nature of our existence. It constantly reminds us of our mortality and the inevitability of aging and death. On the other hand, the "inside clock" represents our personal perception of time, where we control our emotions, experiences, and the pace at which we live. The quote suggests that sometimes our inner clock can falter, leading to a disconnection between our internal state and external appearance, where a person may appear alive but lacks passion, purpose, and genuine engagement with life.

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