Footprints on the sands of time
E156442
"Footprints on the sands of time" is a memorable metaphor from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem "A Psalm of Life," symbolizing the lasting impact a person’s actions can leave on the world.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Footprints on the sands of time canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1364368 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Footprints on the sands of time Context triple: [A Psalm of Life, famousLine, Footprints on the sands of time]
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A.
Till the End of Time
"Till the End of Time" is a song featured on the album *Emotions*.
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B.
Until the End of Time
"Until the End of Time" is a posthumous double album by American rapper Tupac Shakur, featuring previously unreleased material and remixes that further cemented his legacy in hip-hop.
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C.
Glass Stepping Stones
Glass Stepping Stones is a deadly bridge-crossing challenge in the series "Squid Game," where players must choose between fragile and safe glass panels to survive.
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D.
Galápagos Time
Galápagos Time is the standard time observed in Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands, set one hour behind mainland Ecuador’s time.
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E.
To the Ends of the Earth
"To the Ends of the Earth" is an episode of the BBC nature documentary series Frozen Planet that explores the extreme environments and wildlife found at the polar regions of the Earth.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Footprints on the sands of time Target entity description: "Footprints on the sands of time" is a memorable metaphor from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem "A Psalm of Life," symbolizing the lasting impact a person’s actions can leave on the world.
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A.
Till the End of Time
"Till the End of Time" is a song featured on the album *Emotions*.
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B.
Until the End of Time
"Until the End of Time" is a posthumous double album by American rapper Tupac Shakur, featuring previously unreleased material and remixes that further cemented his legacy in hip-hop.
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C.
Glass Stepping Stones
Glass Stepping Stones is a deadly bridge-crossing challenge in the series "Squid Game," where players must choose between fragile and safe glass panels to survive.
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D.
Galápagos Time
Galápagos Time is the standard time observed in Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands, set one hour behind mainland Ecuador’s time.
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E.
To the Ends of the Earth
"To the Ends of the Earth" is an episode of the BBC nature documentary series Frozen Planet that explores the extreme environments and wildlife found at the polar regions of the Earth.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (37)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
literary motif
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metaphor ⓘ poetic image ⓘ |
| appearsIn | poem ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
19th-century American poetry
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human mortality ⓘ moral influence ⓘ personal legacy ⓘ transience of life ⓘ |
| creator | Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ⓘ |
| culturalOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| hasTheme |
carpe diem
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inspiring others ⓘ moral responsibility ⓘ purposeful living ⓘ |
| influenced |
later inspirational literature
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self-help discourse on legacy ⓘ sermons and religious homilies ⓘ |
| isFromWork | A Psalm of Life ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| oftenInterpretedAs |
call to live meaningfully
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encouragement to leave a positive mark on the world ⓘ |
| partOf |
Romantic literary tradition
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linked to:
Romanticism
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| relatedToLine |
And, departing, leave behind us
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Footprints on the sands of time ⓘ Lives of great men all remind us ⓘ We can make our lives sublime ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
enduring legacy
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inspiration for future generations ⓘ lasting impact of a person’s actions ⓘ remembrance after death ⓘ |
| timePeriodOfOrigin | 19th century ⓘ |
| usedAs |
proverbial expression
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quotation ⓘ |
| usedInContext |
discussions of legacy
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motivational writing ⓘ religious and spiritual reflections ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Footprints on the sands of time Description of subject: "Footprints on the sands of time" is a memorable metaphor from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem "A Psalm of Life," symbolizing the lasting impact a person’s actions can leave on the world.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
What the Heart of the Young Man Said to the Psalmist
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famousLine
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Footprints on the sands of time
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