Quote by Pericles

Time is the king of all men, he is their parent and their grave, and gives them what he will and not what they crave.

Time is the king of all men, he is their parent and their gr

Summary

This quote emphasizes the power and inevitability of time in human life. Time is portrayed as a king ruling over all men, acting as both their creator (parent) and their end (grave). It suggests that time has control over everyone's fate, determining their experiences and destinies. The phrase "gives them what they will and not what they crave" implies that time does not conform to individual desires or preferences, highlighting its impartial nature in bestowing hardships and blessings upon people. Overall, the quote reflects on the universal authority and unpredictable nature of time in shaping human existence.

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