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quotes where time plays a role - the surprising history behind common words, warnings about how quickly secrets become outdated once discovered, and fond memories of early scientific curiosity encouraged by family.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

To some degree we all find life difficult, perplexing, and oppressive. Even when it goes well, as it may for a time, we worry that it probably won't keep on that way.

Quotes by Joko Beck

We are caught in the contradiction of finding life a rather perplexing puzzle which causes us a lot of misery, and at the same time being dimly aware of the boundless, limitless nature of life. So we begin looking for...

Quotes by Joko Beck

Some people haven't got a life, I suppose. They want to be on the road all the time.

Quotes by Jon Anderson

I've got a great life. I'm in love, I have a happy, wonderful, beautiful time with my marriage, and I have a beautiful home. I want to spend time here working and creating.

Quotes by Jon Anderson

Once upon a time the world was sweeter than we knew. Everything was ours; how happy we were then, but then once upon a time never comes again.

Quotes by Johnny Mercer

'The Shining' was amazing. I mean, that movie's just all time.

Quotes by Johnny Messner

One day, the infielders were having a pretty bad time and were making some bad throws to me at first base. After digging a few out of the dirt, Joe Orengo called over to me, 'Atta boy, John, you look...

Quotes by Johnny Mize

Ladies be seated, and let's have a wonderful time!

Quotes by Johnny Olson

They'll invite you to all the parties, but that doesn't mean you have to go all the time.

Quotes by Johnny Olson

It took 35 years, but the time was well spent and I think I have established a good stake in the future.

Quotes by Johnny Olson

Republicans let this happen over and over, and there is never anyone to stick up for them. They spend too much time defending themselves.

Quotes by Johnny Ramone

When I was younger, I was ready to go off at any time. My wife, Linda, and I would go out to the Limelight in New York, and I would see people and be able to freeze them with a...

Quotes by Johnny Ramone

I started doing up-and-down strumming, basically to keep time and to play fast. As time went on, I started realizing other guitar players couldn't do it. I always went against the grain.

Quotes by Johnny Ramone

The first time I went to New York, I met Alan Freed.

Quotes by Johnny Rivers

Guys like Otis Blackwell and Bobby Darin, and all the guys who were writing songs for Elvis at the time, just hanging around, writing songs, talking about music.

Quotes by Johnny Rivers

Every time I get a role, I'm surprised. It's like, 'Alright, when am I going to stop fooling them?'

Quotes by Johnny Simmons

The fans have always been there for us, and they've realized when we were going through a hard time.

Quotes by Johnny Van Zant

This is America, and everybody should have a right to say what they want to say. But I think there's a time and a place for it.

Quotes by Johnny Van Zant

I saw B.B. King in concert one time where he had this guy that would bring him out a glass of water and towel to wipe his forehead with.

Quotes by Johnny Van Zant

My dad was a truck driver, and from the time I was knee high to a grapevine, I was driving a truck.

Quotes by Johnny Van Zant

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.