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Coming Quote by Leonardo Da Vince

“The water you touch in a river is the last of that which has passed, and the first of that which is coming” quote by Leonardo Da Vince
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“The water you touch in a river is the last of that which has passed, and the first of that which is coming”

Leonardo Da Vince

About This Quote

The quote reflects on the continuous flow of time, where each moment is both an ending of the past and a beginning of the future.

In simple terms: Every moment ends the past and starts the future.

Key Takeaway

Embrace each moment as a bridge.

Themes

time impermanence continuity

Mood

reflective contemplative

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • river observation
  • personal reflection
  • planning
  • letting go
  • mindful living

Key Concepts

philosophy mindfulness temporal flow

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you honor the past while shaping what comes next?
  • What actions turn this flow into purposeful change?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook the agency we have to shape the future beyond simply observing flow.

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