Doe Quote by Abraham Cowley
“Our yesterday's to-morrow now is gone, And still a new to-morrow does come on. We by to-morrow draw out all our store, Till the exhausted well can yield no more.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Mistress, 1656
The present moment passes, and future hopes arise, but resources are finite and eventually depleted.
In simple terms: Time moves forward, resources run out.
Key Takeaway
Use resources wisely before they’re exhausted.
Themes
time
resourcefulness
impermanence
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal planning
- financial budgeting
- energy management
- project timelines
Key Concepts
futility
human condition
temporal limits
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prioritize resources for future needs?
- What risks arise from overextending?
A Different Perspective
Even with foresight, scarcity may still occur.
