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People are nice enough, but you can hear the giant tick of the second hand. People are so harried
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"People are nice enough, but you can hear the giant tick of the second hand. People are so harried"

- David Ogden Stiers

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This quote by David Ogden Stiers talks to the mad pace of modern life. Individuals are often so busy and preoccupied with their own lives that they do not have time to be genuinely kind and generous to one another. The "huge tick of the second hand" is a metaphor for the unrelenting march of time, and how it can make people feel rushed and overwhelmed. Individuals are so busy attempting to keep up with the demands of life that they do not have time to be genuinely great to one another. This quote talks to the requirement for people to slow down and put in the time to be kind and generous to one another, rather than simply rushing through life. It is a tip that we need to put in the time to appreciate the people around us and respect one another, rather than just hurrying through life.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by David Ogden Stiers somewhere between October 31, 1942 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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