I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good…
““I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good things, therefore, that I can do, any good kindness that I can show a fellow being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Life is fleeting; act kindly now rather than postponing good deeds, because there is no second chance.
In simple terms: Do good now, life is brief.
Key Takeaway
Act kindly today.
Themes
mortality
kindness
urgency
Mood
inspirational
urgent
Type
moral
motivational
When to use this quote
- charitable work
- daily kindness
- community service
- personal vows
Key Concepts
ethics
philosophy
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- What kindness will you do now?
- How does mortality motivate you?
A Different Perspective
Procrastination often stems from fear of failure.