Quote by Jorge Luis Borges

Time is the substance from which I am made. Time is a river which carries me along, but I am the river it is a tiger that devours me, but I am the tiger it is a fire that consumes me, but I am the fire.

Time is the substance from which I am made. Time is a river

Summary

This quote reflects the complex and dynamic relationship between time and the self. It suggests that time is not only an external force that influences and shapes us, but that we also have agency and power over it. The metaphorical language of a river, a tiger, and a fire highlights the dual nature of this relationship - at times, time can carry us along, devour us, or consume us, but ultimately, we possess the ability to navigate, control, and even embrace time's influence on our lives.

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