Quote by Thomas Mann, The Magic Mountain

Time has no division to mark its passage, there is never a thunderstorm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year. Even when a new century begins it is only we mortals who ring bells and fire pistols.

Time has no division to mark its passage, there is never a t

Summary

This quote highlights the subjective nature of time. Time is an abstract concept that does not have distinct markers or announcements for its passage. It emphasizes that humans are the ones who create artificial divisions of time, such as months, years, and centuries, and celebrate them with significant events like bell-ringing or firing pistols. Ultimately, the quote underscores that the progression of time is something that only exists in our minds and is not objectively marked or acknowledged by external forces.

By Thomas Mann, The Magic Mountain

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