Has beens Quote by Aulus Persius Flaccus
“But when to-morrow comes, yesterday's morrow will have been already spent: and lo! a fresh morrow will be for ever making away with our years, each just beyond our grasp.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Satire 1, 1st century AD
Time constantly moves forward, making yesterday disappear and tomorrow always ahead, slipping away from us.
In simple terms: Time passes, never returning.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the present and act now.
Themes
time
impermanence
mortality
Mood
contemplative
urgent
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily planning
- goal setting
- mindfulness
- life coaching
Key Concepts
philosophical reflection
temporal awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What will you do with today’s time?
- How can you accept change gracefully?
A Different Perspective
May induce anxiety about fleeting time.
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