--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Nothing is there to come, and nothing…" description: "\"Nothing is there to come, and nothing past, But an eternal Now does always last.\" — Abraham Cowley" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6cd/abraham-cowley-7641_doe_nothing-is-there-to-come-and-nothing-pas_774008.png" --- # Nothing is there to come, and nothing past, But an eternal… ![“Nothing is there to come, and nothing past, But an eternal Now does always last.” quote by Abraham Cowley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6cd/abraham-cowley-7641_doe_nothing-is-there-to-come-and-nothing-pas_774008.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6cd/abraham-cowley-7641_doe_nothing-is-there-to-come-and-nothing-pas_774008.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6cd/abraham-cowley-7641_doe_nothing-is-there-to-come-and-nothing-pas_774008.png) > “Nothing is there to come, and nothing past, But an eternal Now does always last.” [Abraham Cowley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abraham-cowley/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Only the present moment truly exists; past and future are illusory, and the eternal now endures. **In simple terms:** Live in the present. Key Takeaway Focus on now. Themes philosophy time mindfulness Mood contemplative peaceful Type philosophical reflective When to use this quote - meditation practice - stress management - decision making Key Concepts existentialism temporal perception Questions to Reflect On - How does present focus affect future planning? - Can you honor the past while staying present? 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