"Time sometimes flies like a bird, sometimes crawls like a snail; but a man is happiest when he does not even notice whether it passes swiftly or slowly"
- Ivan Turgenev
About this Quote
This quote by Ivan Turgenev speaks with the concept that time is relative and can be knowledgeable in a different way depending upon the scenario. The metaphor of a bird and a snail is utilized to show how time can move quickly or slowly, depending on the situations. The quote recommends that a person is happiest when they are not focused on the passing of time, however rather are residing in the minute and enjoying the experience. This is a suggestion to value the present and not fret about the future or harp on the past. It is essential to take some time to delight in life and not be concerned with how rapidly or gradually it is passing. This quote motivates us to be conscious of the present and to take advantage of every moment.
This quote is written / told by Ivan Turgenev between October 28, 1818 and September 3, 1883. He/she was a famous Novelist from Russia.
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