Quote by Sophocles

The long unmeasured pulse of time moves everything. There is nothing hidden that it cannot bring to light, nothing once known that may not become unknown.

The long unmeasured pulse of time moves everything. There is

Summary

This quote suggests that time is a powerful force that reveals all things, bringing everything that was hidden into the open and causing anything known to potentially become unknown. It implies that as time continues to pass, nothing can remain concealed forever, and knowledge can easily shift and change. It emphasizes the vast and all-encompassing influence of time in uncovering truths and transforming our understanding of the world.

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By Sophocles

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