Quote by Tennessee Williams

Time rushes towards us with its hospital tray of infinitely varied narcotics, even while it is preparing us for its inevitably fatal operation.

Time rushes towards us with its hospital tray of infinitely

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This quote suggests that time passes quickly, bringing along both pleasant and addictive experiences, like enticing drugs on a tray. However, while time indulges us in these different sensations, it also pushes us towards our inevitable ending, comparing life to a fatal operation. In essence, the quote underscores the duality of time, presenting it as an unpredictable force that can both exhilarate and ultimately lead to our demise.

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