But when to-morrow comes, yesterday's morrow will have…
“But when to-morrow comes, yesterday's morrow will have been already spent: and lo! a fresh morrow will be for ever making away with our years, each just beyond our grasp.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Time constantly moves forward, making yesterday disappear and tomorrow always ahead, slipping away from us.
In simple terms: Time passes, never returning.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the present and act now.
Themes
time
impermanence
mortality
Mood
contemplative
urgent
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily planning
- goal setting
- mindfulness
- life coaching
Key Concepts
philosophical reflection
temporal awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What will you do with today’s time?
- How can you accept change gracefully?
A Different Perspective
May induce anxiety about fleeting time.