Saint Augustine: Confessions When I think of the many mysteries in our vast universe, one stands out as the most puzzling. It affects our lives, from birth, until we are placed in our graves a generation later. Within it exists history. Without it, we would be aimless and confused. We would not know when we are supposed to be in Philosophy class during the week. We all know what it is, but we can’t explain it. What is this “thing” I speak of? Time. Time is what keeps mankind in stride. Time is what shows men that their lives are nearing a inevitable end. Without time, we would be hopeless. With the help of time, we have been able to measure the unexpected success of the human r