The quote highlights the paradox of time and existence, where one feels both a sense of endless time and a crushing lack of it. It reflects on how mundane activities can create the illusion that time is moving slowly, yet in reality, significant portions of life have passed. The contrast between the experience of time and its actual passage creates a feeling of disconnection and urgency.

This duality is echoed in the notion that while life may seem to stretch infinitely, it is ultimately filled with challenges, represented metaphorically by "alligators." This imagery conveys the struggle between the potential for deep fulfillment and the superficiality of day-to-day life, suggesting that despite having seemingly infinite time, there is little real accomplishment or meaning found within it.