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Time present and time past / are both perhaps present in time future.
T. S. Eliot
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Time is interconnected, suggesting that past and present influence the future.

This quote by T. S. Eliot emphasizes the complex relationship between time. It suggests that the experiences and events of both the past and the present continue to shape our understanding and perceptions of the future, highlighting the cyclical nature of time and existence.

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In practice

Example use cases

During a lecture on the nature of existence, this quote can illustrate the concept of time.

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