--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: But it’s not later yet,” said Professor…" description: "\"“But it’s not later yet,” said Professor Steg. “It’s still now. It won’t be later until later.”\" — Neil Gaiman" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c6a/neil-gaiman-29_later_but-it-s-not-later-yet-said-professor-st_2296658.jpg" --- # But it’s not later yet,” said Professor Steg. “It’s still… ![“But it’s not later yet,” said Professor Steg. “It’s still now. It won’t be later until later.” quote by Neil Gaiman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c6a/neil-gaiman-29_later_but-it-s-not-later-yet-said-professor-st_2296658.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c6a/neil-gaiman-29_later_but-it-s-not-later-yet-said-professor-st_2296658.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c6a/neil-gaiman-29_later_but-it-s-not-later-yet-said-professor-st_2296658.jpg) > ““But it’s not later yet,” said Professor Steg. “It’s still now. It won’t be later until later.”” [Neil Gaiman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neil-gaiman/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Time is experienced as the present moment; future and past are mental constructs that can distract from now. **In simple terms:** Focus on the present, not future anxieties. Key Takeaway Live in the now. Themes mindfulness presence temporal perception Mood calm reflective Type motivational philosophical When to use this quote - meditation - stress management - decision making - creative work Key Concepts philosophy psychology existentialism Questions to Reflect On - How does focusing on now affect your stress? - What benefits arise from delaying future worries? 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