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Time Quotes

Quotes marking moments across time.

This page brings together quotes where time plays a role - the surprising history behind common words, warnings about how quickly secrets become outdated once discovered, and fond memories of early scientific curiosity encouraged by family. It pairs well with Family Quotes for related reflections.

There was a period when I had a hard time reconciling all the different parts of me in a way that I thought would make sense to others.

Quotes by Tessa Thompson

I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I split my time between the West Coast and the East.

Quotes by Tessa Thompson

I'm sort of obsessed with Harlem. Just its history. My father did the music for a play called 'The Huey P. Newton Story,' and they did a lot of work in Harlem. So as a little girl, I spent a...

Quotes by Tessa Thompson

I'm quite fair and I need to protect myself with a good ball cap. Any time I can rep the Jays or the Leafs is great.

Quotes by Tessa Virtue

I want to make the music that people remember, and it doesn't need a trend; it doesn't need to be constantly hyped. There's no time period for it. That's the type of music I want to make.

Quotes by Tessanne Chin

The only time I get afraid is when I am at the ocean. I get a little nervous when I'm in the water because I always feel like something is going to bite or snatch me.

Quotes by Texas Battle

On 'B&B,' we shoot so fast and eight episodes a week, so we have to always be on our A-game. There's really no time to make certain adjustments. We usually shoot a scene in one take, maybe two or three...

Quotes by Texas Battle

Well I guess my music came to prominence around one piece called 'In C' which I wrote in 1964 at that time it was called 'The Global Villages for Symphonic Pieces', because it was a piece built out of 53...

Quotes by Terry Riley

Everyone seems to be in a kind of accelerated time mode that is beyond their own control.

Quotes by Terry Riley

I really didn't have a plan, I just went in and started playing. one of my specialties was to be able to play for a really long time without stopping and I would play these repeated patterns for hours and...

Quotes by Terry Riley

I met The Beatles and Stones at the same time, because Michael Cooper was doing several of their album covers.

Quotes by Terry Southern

When I finally made it to the set, I spent a lot of time doing damage control on The Magic Christian.

Quotes by Terry Southern

Peter Beard is one of those people I've known a long time. We have an affinity. We share certain values.

Quotes by Terry Southern

As a writer, I have learned that each time I pick up my pencil I betray someone.

Quotes by Terry Tempest Williams

I discovered that the best thing for me was to be very busy all the time. I can get a lot done, and I can do those tasks well.

Quotes by Terry J. Lundgren

It takes me forever to say my prayers these days, but I don't care, because this time around, I want to make sure God doesn't have to do any guesswork.

Quotes by Terry McMillan

Only in our dreams are we free. The rest of the time we need wages.

Quotes by Terry Pratchett

The frontier between public and private shifts from time to time and culture to culture.

Quotes by Terry Eagleton

I like athletic men, but not like Arnold Schwarzenegger, though he's gorgeous. A guy's got to be sexy, optimistic, like to have a good time.

Quotes by Terry Farrell

Our privacy is starting to be invaded and we can't get anything done. I'm happy with the fundraising but upset we don't have time to talk and meet with people.

Quotes by Terry Fox

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of quotes are on the "Time" page?
A mix of reflective and thought-provoking lines that touch on the word "time" — from an observation about the origins of the word "Amen" to a sweeping claim about being part of the last generation of human beings, plus quotes about security, change, and early scientific curiosity encouraged by family.
Are these all serious, philosophical quotes?
Several of them are — the ones about prayer, humanity's future, and how secrets and security change over time all carry a thoughtful, sometimes weighty tone. If you want more of that kind of depth in Hindi, check out Anmol Vachan or Suvichar on this same theme.
Is there a quote here about family or upbringing?
Yes — one describes a parent taking a child to the museum of natural history and encouraging an early interest in science, a nice reminder of how family shapes curiosity. For more along those lines, see Family quotes.
Why would a quote about security relate to "time"?
Because the quote here is really about how things need to change over time — a secret or a security system that's easy to change can adapt, but one that's hard to change becomes a liability as time passes. It's a good example of how "time" quotes often connect to bigger ideas like Change.
How should I use these quotes?
They work well as thoughtful captions or conversation starters — especially if you want to share something that makes people pause and think rather than just a quick line.

A few quotes look further back, considering time on a generational scale rather than a daily one. For nearby reading in Hindi, see Anmol Vachan or Suvichar on this same theme.