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Time is of no account with great thoughts, which are as…

“Time is of no account with great thoughts, which are as fresh to -day as when they first passed through their authors' minds ages ago.” quote by Samuel Smiles
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“Time is of no account with great thoughts, which are as fresh to -day as when they first passed through their authors' minds ages ago.”

Samuel Smiles

About This Quote

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

Great ideas retain their freshness when revisited, but time can diminish their impact if not acted upon promptly.

In simple terms: Ideas stay fresh but need timely action.

Key Takeaway

Act on ideas quickly.

Themes

productivity time-management innovation

Mood

reflective urgent

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing a book
  • starting a venture
  • solving a problem

Key Concepts

idea longevity mental freshness execution

Questions to Reflect On

  • What prevents you from acting on fresh ideas?
  • How can you maintain the freshness of a thought over time?
A Different Perspective

Even fresh ideas can become stale without urgency.

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