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Let's really look at one another!...It goes so fast. We…

“Let's really look at one another!...It goes so fast. We don't have time to look at one another. I didn't realize. So all that was going on and we never noticed... Wait! One more look. Good-bye , Good-bye world. Good-bye, Grover's Corners…Mama and Papa. Good-bye to clocks ticking…and Mama's…” quote by Thornton Wilder
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““Let's really look at one another!...It goes so fast. We don't have time to look at one another. I didn't realize. So all that was going on and we never noticed... Wait! One more look. Good-bye , Good-bye world. Good-bye, Grover's Corners…Mama and Papa. Good-bye to clocks ticking…and Mama's sunflowers. And food and coffee. And new ironed dresses and hot baths…and sleeping and waking up. Oh, earth,you are too wonderful for anybody to realize you. Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it--every,every minute? (Emily)””

Thornton Wilder

About This Quote

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

Life rushes by, and we often miss its beauty and simple moments, urging us to pause and truly see.

In simple terms: Life passes quickly; notice its wonder.

Key Takeaway

Pause and appreciate everyday moments.

Themes

mindfulness impermanence awareness

Mood

contemplative poetic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily routine
  • travel
  • relationships
  • career
  • health

Key Concepts

existentialism human experience time gratitude presence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What everyday detail have you overlooked?
  • How can you cultivate mindful awareness?
A Different Perspective

We may ignore deeper issues while focusing on surface.

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