I think the authors opinion is that he dosnt like the statment at all.
Thoreau mostly uses imagery to illustrate time in the excerpt. The second sentence is saying that he is in the midst of time/living, and he can "detect how shallow it is," meaning that he is aware that life is short and that the end is inevitable. Thoreau also describes time as being fleeting, but ever-present.
I hope this helps!
Answer:
ok... you just have to move on and enjoy life to the extreme. stay away from people who hurt you and avoid you.
do what you love and love what you do
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