Blindness Quote by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
“With every rising of the sun Think of your life as just begun. The past has shrived and buried deep All yesterdays— there let them sleep, Nor seek to summon back one ghost Of that innumerable host. Concern yourself with but today; Woo it and teach it to obey Your wish and will. Since time began Today has been the friend of man. But in his blindness and his sorrow He looks to yesterday and tomorrow.”
About This Quote
Encourages living in the present, treating each day as a fresh start, and letting go of past regrets and future anxieties.
In simple terms: Live now, release the past.
Key Takeaway
Today is the only day you truly control.
Themes
mindfulness
impermanence
personal agency
renewal
temporal perspective
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- starting a new project
- recovering from a setback
- daily meditation
- goal setting
Key Concepts
present focus
self‑discipline
time perception
Practical Applications
- daily journaling
- mindful decision‑making
Questions to Reflect On
- How does focusing on today affect long‑term planning?
- What habits help you honor each new day?
A Different Perspective
Some argue that reflecting on past lessons is essential for growth, not merely to be ignored.
