--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That will come when it comes; we must…" description: "\"“That will come when it comes; we must deal with all that lies before us. The future rests with the ones who tend the future.”\" — Sophocles" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4e0/sophocles-370_future_that-will-come-when-it-comes-we-must-dea_2874684.jpg" --- # That will come when it comes; we must deal with all that… ![“That will come when it comes; we must deal with all that lies before us. The future rests with the ones who tend the future.” quote by Sophocles](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4e0/sophocles-370_future_that-will-come-when-it-comes-we-must-dea_2874684.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4e0/sophocles-370_future_that-will-come-when-it-comes-we-must-dea_2874684.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4e0/sophocles-370_future_that-will-come-when-it-comes-we-must-dea_2874684.jpg) > ““That will come when it comes; we must deal with all that lies before us. The future rests with the ones who tend the future.”” [Sophocles](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sophocles/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Future depends on those who actively shape it, not on passive waiting; we must address present challenges first. **In simple terms:** Shape the future by acting now. Key Takeaway Act now to influence tomorrow. Themes future agency responsibility Mood hopeful determined Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - policy making - community projects - personal planning Key Concepts proactive stewardship temporal ethics Questions to Reflect On - What actions will you take today? - How do you balance present duties with future goals? 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