Someone once told me that time was a predator that stalked us all our lives, but I rather believe that time is a companion who goes with us on the journey and reminds us to cherish every moment because they'll never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we've lived. After all, Number One, we're only mortal.

I've become aware that there are fewer days ahead than there are behind. I took some comfort from the fact that the family would go on, but now there'll be no more Picards.

Now, you'll have to excuse me, Captain. I have an appointment with eternity, and I don't want to be late.

They say time is the fire in which we burn. Right now, Captain, my time is running out. We leave so many things unfinished in our lives. I know you understand. : Allusion to "Calmly We Walk Through This April's Day|Calmly We Walk Through This April's Day" in In Dreams Begin Responsibilities|In Dreams Begin Responsibilities, (1938) by Delmore Schwartz : "Time is the school in which we learn, Time is the fire in which we burn."