“Time is the substance I am made of Time is a river that sweeps me along, but I am the river; it is a tiger that devours me, but I am the tiger; it is a fire that consumes me, but I am the fire”
— Jorge Luis Borges
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This quote suggests that time is an essential part of who we are. Imagine time as a flowing river; while it carries us forward in life, our actions and decisions shape where that river goes. Just as a tiger may seem to control us by eating up our moments, we also have the power to control our time the way a tiger moves. Think of time as a fire that burns through our days; even though it moves relentlessly, we fuel it with our choices, dreams, and efforts. In daily life, this means recognizing that while we can't stop time, we can choose how we navigate it, making the most of each moment. Understanding this can help us take charge of our lives, rather than feeling like passive observers simply being carried along.
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