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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quotes where time plays a role - the surprising history behind common words, warnings about how quickly secrets become outdated once discovered, and fond memories of early scientific curiosity encouraged by family.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.

I have so much that I want to do. I hate wasting time.

Quotes by Stephen Hawking

Actually, to be honest, this is a useful time to not be knowing what I'll be doing in 2013 or 2014, because really, for the last however many years, I've known what I've been doing for years and years ahead....

Quotes by Stephen Daldry

I spent a little time in Germany as a schoolboy learning German, and it's a country I knew very well, spent a lot of time in. I knew the history very well. I've always wanted to do a piece of...

Quotes by Stephen Daldry

Although I know it's unfair I reveal myself one mask at a time.

Quotes by Stephen Dunn

If you think about the history of mobile handsets, in many respects there was a time when Asia and then Europe all led North America.

Quotes by Stephen Elop

Every time a consumer walks into a retail store, experiences the Nokia experience for the first time and purchases that product. Those are the moments where you say, 'We've hit it. We've nailed it.'

Quotes by Stephen Elop

Although we will both die, and life is utterly meaningless, my time is vastly more important than yours.

Quotes by Stephen Evans

As a nation, it's time to put politics aside and do the right thing to protect innocent little babies.

Quotes by Stephen Fincher

It's time for Washington to get out of the way and quit killing American jobs.

Quotes by Stephen Fincher

To make a kung fu film is like a dream come true, because I'm a big fan of kung fu movies and I'm learning kung fu for a long time.

Quotes by Stephen Chow

I did learn Chinese kung-fu in a school for a short time, but I couldn't afford to pay for long-term learning.

Quotes by Stephen Chow

When I was an actor in some movies a long time ago, I was so curious about all the camera movements - why is the camera placed here, and why does it move like this? And why the set and...

Quotes by Stephen Chow

I just think Rosa Parks was overrated. Last time I checked, she got famous for breaking the law.

Quotes by Stephen Colbert

I used to make up stuff in my bio all the time, that I used to be a professional ice-skater and stuff like that. I found it so inspirational. Why not make myself cooler than I am?

Quotes by Stephen Colbert

If I had free time to go to Los Angeles to shoot a movie, I would rather spend it with my kids.

Quotes by Stephen Colbert

The first time I met Jon Stewart was at the press conference that Comedy Central held to announce Jon would be the new host of 'The Daily Show,' which back then was not called 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.'

Quotes by Stephen Colbert

Those three years ended with June 1933. At that time I left Princeton, having submitted my Ph.D. thesis.

Quotes by Stephen Cole Kleene

As a singer, you can't hear what's coming out of your throat; you're only hearing it from the inside, so you need a trusted person who knows how your voice works. It's like a car. You take it to the...

Quotes by Stephen Costello

When I first did 'Moby,' I didn't realize how taxing it would be. I was climbing fifty feet up in the air and climbing down. Literally, it's so busy, you feel you're on a ship. You're always moving; you're constantly...

Quotes by Stephen Costello

The bottom line is, when people are crystal clear about the most important priorities of the organization and team they work with and prioritized their work around those top priorities, not only are they many times more productive, they discover...

Quotes by Stephen Covey

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.