Passes Quotes
On what moves forward, what sticks, and what gets judged later.
Time and history both get treated as forces that pass judgment without asking permission in these quotes, a theme worth sitting with. For more on the movement of time itself, see our Time quotes.
If there is such a thing as a workaholic, I'm it, and that's what passes for leisure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'time passes irrevocably' mean in context?
It's a short, direct statement that time moves forward permanently, with no possibility of getting it back once it's gone.
Is there a sports reference among these passes quotes?
Yes, one praises a wide receiver for reliably catching open touchdown passes, a much more literal use of the word than the others here.
How is 'passes' used to describe leisure time?
One quote wryly describes a workaholic's version of relaxation as simply whatever passes for leisure in their busy life.
Does history get personified in any of these quotes?
Yes, one states that history passes the final judgment, treating it almost like an authority that outlasts any individual opinion.
Do these quotes connect passing time to personal identity?
Indirectly, since how time passes often shapes how people see themselves over the long run. For more on that connection, browse our Identity quotes.
There's also a lighter entry here, a sports reference that shows the same word working in a completely different context. For more on how identity holds steady through change, browse our Identity quotes.
