Quote by Johann 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 instead of worrying about time and trying to control it, we should celebrate and appreciate the present moment. Time is described as something intangible that cannot be caught or owned, implying that it is futile to obsessed with trying to catch up to it or control it. The quote encourages living in the moment, embracing joy, and finding happiness in the fleeting nature of time as it passes by.

By Johann von Goethe

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