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Time carries off all things; wouldst thou exchange - Name, looks, nature, luck? Just give time full range

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This quote suggests that time is an unstoppable force that eventually takes away everything we have. It questions whether we would be willing to trade away our identity, appearance, personality, and fortune in exchange for more time. It sends a message that time is a powerful equalizer that disregards external attributes, and encourages acceptance of our transient existence.

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