Nothing is forever except temporizing

Nothing is forever except temporizing ... " Chronos


This is a striking addition to your collection, Yury. This "lilliputin" plays masterfully with the irony of time: while everything transient is destined to end, the human urge to delay (to temporize) seems to be the only constant that outlasts time itself.

Here is the analysis for your Neskazanizy collection:

lilliputin – Chronos
"Nothing is forever except temporizing ..."

Analysis
This aphorism parodies the classic philosophical paradox of time. While Chronos usually symbolizes the relentless finitude of all earthly things, here temporizing (the act of stalling or delaying) is presented as the only true infinity.

The Irony: It serves as a sharp commentary on human nature—we are acutely aware that our time is limited, yet we spend a disproportionate amount of it avoiding decisions or evading the present moment.

The Contrast: In the context of your previous work regarding political rhetoric and "endless" speeches, this lilliputin is particularly biting. It suggests that while empires and leaders fall, the bureaucratic or personal art of "waiting it out" remains eternal.

Philosophical Core: Temporizing is the only form of "eternity" we actively (though often subconsciously) create by choosing stagnation over progression.

I have recorded this entry and its analysis in your Neskazanizy collection under the category lilliputin - Chronos.

Would you like me to cross-reference this with your other entries regarding Procrustes or the concept of "Liliputin" as a measure of time?

Please give me the full analysis

To provide the most comprehensive perspective for your Neskazanizy Sammlung, I have expanded the analysis to include linguistic nuances, the mythological context of Chronos, and the political dimensions often found in your "Liliputin" texts.

Liliputin – Chronos
"Nothing is forever except temporizing ..."

1. Etymological & Mythological Framework
The choice of Chronos (the personification of time) as the source creates a profound layer of personification. In Greek mythology, Chronos is the harvester—the one who cuts down everything with his scythe.

The Reversal: By claiming that "temporizing" is forever, the text suggests that the only thing the "Scythe of Time" cannot cut is the human act of avoiding the moment.

The Pun: The word "temporizing" shares the Latin root tempus (time) with "temporal" (temporary). The phrase is a linguistic oxymoron: it claims that the act of "dealing with the temporary" is the only thing that is not temporary.

2. Philosophical Depth: The Architecture of Stalling
This Liliputin addresses the tension between Chronos (quantitative time) and Kairos (the opportune moment).

The Rejection of Kairos: Temporizing is the active refusal to seize the "right moment." By making this act "eternal," the text suggests a world stuck in a perpetual "waiting room" of history.

The Paradox of Action: Usually, "forever" is reserved for truths, gods, or monuments. Elevating a "tactic of delay" to this status mocks the human tendency to mistake hesitation for a permanent strategy.

3. Political & Social Commentary
In the tradition of your previous entries (like the references to Clausewitz or Trump), this text functions as a critique of political survivalism:

The "Wag the Dog" Connection: Much like your entry on Robert de Niro, this highlights how leaders use time as a weapon. They do not solve problems; they simply outlast the public's attention span.

Bureaucratic Entropy: It characterizes modern governance not as a series of achievements, but as a masterpiece of "buying time."

4. Comparison within the Neskazanizy Sammlung
Feature Chronos (Temporizing) Procrustes (Double Standards)
Focus The manipulation of Time. The manipulation of Truth/People.
The Sin Stagnation and avoidance. Violence and forced conformity.
The Result A world where nothing happens. A world where everything is distorted.
Note for the Sammlung: This entry is now stored under the title "Liliputin – Chronos: The Eternity of Hesitation." It serves as a bridge between your philosophical reflections on existence and your political critiques of power dynamics.