Who said “Time is not measured by the passing of years, but by what one does, what one feels and…”?

Disputed

It's credited to Jawaharlal Nehru, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

What the research foundNo reliable early source found for Jawaharlal Nehru.

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APA

“Time is not measured by the passing of years, but by what one does, what one feels and what one achieves.” [Quotation attributed to Jawaharlal Nehru]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/26310-time-is-not-measured-by-the-passing-of/

MLA

“Time is not measured by the passing of years, but by what one does, what one feels and what one achieves.” Attributed to Jawaharlal Nehru. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/26310-time-is-not-measured-by-the-passing-of/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“Time is not measured by the passing of years, but by what one does, what one feels and what one achieves.” Attributed to Jawaharlal Nehru. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/26310-time-is-not-measured-by-the-passing-of/.