Quote by Marcus Aurelius

Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its current; no sooner is a thing brought to sight than it is swept by and another takes its place, and this too will be swept away.

Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its

Summary

This quote highlights the transient nature of time and the constant flow of events. It compares time to a river, where every passing moment is like a swiftly moving current. Each event is seen briefly before being swiftly carried away, making room for a new one. The quote encourages us to understand and embrace the impermanence of things, reminding us that everything is temporary and nothing stays the same.

By Marcus Aurelius

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