Being selfish Quote by Giannis Ritsos
“Find time for thought, this is the source of strength. Find time for the game, this is the secret of eternal youth. Find time for reading, this is the Foundation of knowledge. Find time to be friendly, this is the road to happiness. Find time for dreams, they will pull your vehicle as the stars. Find time to love and be loved in return, this is the privilege of the gods. Find time to look around you, it's too short a day to be selfish. Find time to laugh this is the music of the soul.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Time for Thought", 2020
Allocating time to reflection, play, learning, kindness, dreams, love, observation, laughter builds strength, youth, knowledge, happiness, and purpose.
In simple terms: Time spent wisely nurtures all aspects of life.
Key Takeaway
Schedule diverse activities for a balanced life.
Themes
balance
mindfulness
growth
Mood
reflective
joyful
inspirational
Type
Being selfish:0
Dream:1
Dreams:1
Eternal:0
Eternal youth:0
Foundation:1
Friendly:1
Games:1
Laughing:1
Looks:0
Privilege:1
Reading:1
Return:0
Road to happiness:1
Secret:0
Selfish:0
Soul:1
Source:1
Source of strength:1
Spirituality:0
Stars:0
Time:1
Too short:0
Vehicle:0
Youth:0
Time Thought:1
Time Reading:0
Happiness Time:0
Strength Time:0
When to use this quote
- daily journaling
- playful breaks
- reading habit
- volunteering
- dream visualization
- loving relationships
- mindful observation
- laughing sessions
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Which activity will you prioritize today?
- How does each activity enrich you?
A Different Perspective
Too many activities may dilute focus.
![“Prior to the Industrial Age and during the long Agri-cultural Age life was a matter of survival and the concept of 'happiness' was superfluous, but with the industrial age came 'leisure time' and thus happiness was something one had 'time' to pursue". ~R. Alan Woods [2013]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e2f/r-alan-woods-1455_age-life_prior-to-the-industrial-age-and-during-t_2178064.jpg)
