Quote by Marcus Aurelius

Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its current no sooner is a thing brought to sight than it is swept by and another takes its place, and this too will be swept away.

Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its

Summary

This quote highlights the fleeting nature of time and the constant flow of events in life. It metaphorically compares time to a river with a strong current, emphasizing how quickly things come and go. Just as a sight disappears as soon as it is noticed, life constantly moves forward, with one event replacing another in quick succession. The quote reminds us of the impermanence of everything and the need to appreciate the present moment, as it will soon be swept away by the unstoppable passage of time.

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