Life Quote by Thornton Wilder
““Let's really look at one another!...It goes so fast. We don't have time to look at one another. I didn't realize. So all that was going on and we never noticed... Wait! One more look. Good-bye , Good-bye world. Good-bye, Grover's Corners…Mama and Papa. Good-bye to clocks ticking…and Mama's sunflowers. And food and coffee. And new ironed dresses and hot baths…and sleeping and waking up. Oh, earth,you are too wonderful for anybody to realize you. Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it--every,every minute? (Emily)””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Skin of Our Teeth, 1942
Life rushes by, and we often miss its beauty and simple moments, urging us to pause and truly see.
In simple terms: Life passes quickly; notice its wonder.
Key Takeaway
Pause and appreciate everyday moments.
Themes
mindfulness
impermanence
awareness
Mood
contemplative
poetic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily routine
- travel
- relationships
- career
- health
Key Concepts
existentialism
human experience
time
gratitude
presence
Questions to Reflect On
- What everyday detail have you overlooked?
- How can you cultivate mindful awareness?
A Different Perspective
We may ignore deeper issues while focusing on surface.
