Expect Quote by Dwight L. Moody
““I expect to pass through this world but once. If, therefore, if there be any kindness I can show or any good thing I can do to any fellow human being let me do it now; let me not defer nor neglect it, for I will not pass this way again.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Urgency of Kindness, 1880
Life is brief; act kindly now, without postponement, because we won’t return.
In simple terms: Do good deeds immediately.
Key Takeaway
Seize the moment to help others.
Themes
kindness
urgency
mortality
Mood
hopeful
urgent
Type
moral
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily interactions
- emergency aid
- community service
Key Concepts
Ethics
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- What kindness can you offer today?
- How do you prioritize acts of goodwill?
A Different Perspective
May cause burnout if not balanced with self‑care.
