Skip to content

It is not the cares of today, but the cares of tomorrow…

“It is not the cares of today, but the cares of tomorrow, that weigh a man down. For the needs of today we have corresponding strength given. For the morrow we are told to trust. It is not ours yet. It is when tomorrow's burden is added to the burden of today that the weight is more than a man can…” quote by George MacDonald
Download Open image
“It is not the cares of today, but the cares of tomorrow, that weigh a man down. For the needs of today we have corresponding strength given. For the morrow we are told to trust. It is not ours yet. It is when tomorrow's burden is added to the burden of today that the weight is more than a man can bear.”

George MacDonald

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Future worries add to present burdens, overwhelming capacity.

In simple terms: Tomorrow’s concerns compound today’s load.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize present strength.

Themes

anxiety time management psychology

Mood

reflective concerned

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • daily planning
  • stress reduction
  • goal setting

Key Concepts

future orientation stress resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance present action with future planning?
  • What present strengths can you rely on?
A Different Perspective

Focusing too much on future can cause paralysis.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by George MacDonald

Explore all 720 George MacDonald quotes

More Bears quotes

Browse all 4,111 Bears quotes