Thomas Mann, (1875-1955) German novelist, short story writer, social critic, philanthropist, essayist, Nobel Prize in Literature (1929) Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Thomas Mann Quote “Time has no divisions to mark its passage, there is never a thunderstorm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year. Even when a new century begins it is only we mortals who ring bells and fire off pistols.”Thomas Mann ~ Thomas Mann (1875-1955) German novelist, short story writer, social critic, philanthropist, essayist, Nobel Prize in Literature (1929) Wisdom Ratings and Comments SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Thomas Mann quote is found in these categories: Wisdom quotes About Thomas Mann Bio of Thomas Mann Quotations by Thomas Mann Books by/about Thomas Mann Thomas Mann videos Thomas Mann on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Thomas Mann