Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Since Time is not a person we can overtake when he is gone, let us honor him with mirth and cheerfulness of heart while he is passing

Since Time is not a person we can overtake when he is gone,

Summary

This quote suggests that since we cannot control or stop the passage of time, we should instead make the most of it by embracing a joyful and light-hearted attitude. Time cannot be caught or overtaken, so the quote urges us to honor and appreciate it by living in the present moment with a sense of mirth and cheerfulness. It reminds us to find happiness and joy in the fleeting nature of time, rather than lamenting its passing.

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By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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