Betrayal-quotes Quote by Osho
““The reins of our life are in the hands of the future. Man always lives today in the hope of tomorrow. And likewise he will live tomorrow in the hope of the day after, because when tomorrow comes, it will come as today. So he never lives really, he goes on postponing living for the future. And he will never live as long as he lives on hope for the future. His whole life will pass away unlived and unfulfilled. At the time of his death he will say with great remorse, ”All my life I only desired to live, but I could not really live.” He had wasted all his todays in the hope of a tomorrow that never came. And on the last day of his life he faces a cul-de-sac beyond which there is no tomorrow, and no hope of any fruits of action. That is the despair of a future-oriented life.””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: The Art of Living, 1995
Living only for future hopes postpones true experience, leaving life unfulfilled and regretful.
In simple terms: Future obsession prevents real living.
Key Takeaway
Live fully in the present.
Themes
mindfulness
time
fulfillment
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- daily decision making
- career planning
- relationship building
- personal growth
Key Concepts
existentialism
temporal focus
regret
Questions to Reflect On
- What present actions are you postponing for tomorrow?
- How can you integrate future goals without sacrificing now?
A Different Perspective
Future planning is necessary; neglecting present moments can cause loss.
