Bank account Quote by Anonymous
““Imagine there is a bank account that credits your account each morning with $86,400. It carries over no balance from day to day. Every evening the bank deletes whatever part of the balance you failed to used during the day. What would you do? Draw out every cent, of course? Each of us has such a bank, it's name is time. Every morning, it credits you 86,400 seconds. Every night it writes off at a lost, whatever of this you failed to invest to a good purpose. It carries over no balance. It allows no over draft. Each day it opens a new account for you. Each night it burns the remains of the day. If you fail to use the day's deposits, the loss is yours. There is no drawing against "tomorrow". You must live in the present on today's deposits. Invest it so as to get from it the utmost in health, happiness, and health. The clock is running. Make the most of today.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Motivational talk, date unknown
Each day gives a fixed amount of time that disappears if not used; we must invest it fully in meaningful activities.
In simple terms: Time is a daily, non‑renewable resource that must be used wisely.
Key Takeaway
Use every moment for health, happiness, and purpose.
Themes
time management
mindfulness
purpose
productivity
Mood
urgent
reflective
inspirational
Type
motivational
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- personal goals
- health routines
- creative projects
- learning
- relationships
Key Concepts
Opportunity cost
impermanence
present focus
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prioritize daily actions?
- What would you change if you treated each day as a fresh bank account?
A Different Perspective
No amount of future planning can recover lost time; over‑planning can waste present moments.
