Expect Quote by Stephen Grellet
““I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good thing, therefore, that I can do or any kindness I can show to any creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.””
About This Quote
Source Letter: Moral Reflections, 1798
Live fully now, doing good deeds without postponement because life is fleeting.
In simple terms: Act kindly now, life is brief.
Key Takeaway
Do good deeds today.
Themes
mortality
kindness
urgency
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- volunteering
- daily interactions
Key Concepts
ethical responsibility
carpe diem
Questions to Reflect On
- What good act can you do today?
- How does awareness of mortality shape your choices?
A Different Perspective
Assuming everyone shares the same moral framework may limit impact.
