Anger Quote by Richard Chenevix Trench
“We live not in our moments or our years: The present we fling from us like the rind Of some sweet future, which we after find Bitter to taste.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Present” (19th‑century poetry)
The poem warns that we waste the present by obsessing over future pleasures, which may later feel unsatisfying.
In simple terms: We lose now by chasing future fantasies.
Key Takeaway
Live fully in the present.
Themes
time
mindfulness
future
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- goal setting
- mindful meditation
- creative projects
Key Concepts
philosophy
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does living in the present look like for you?
- How can you balance future planning with present enjoyment?
A Different Perspective
Future focus can motivate progress.
