Anger Quote by W. Somerset Maugham
“The future will one day be the present and will seem as unimportant as the present does now.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Razor's Edge, 1944
Time will compress, making what feels future now ordinary, and the present will lose its urgency.
In simple terms: Future becomes present, present loses urgency.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change, focus on present value.
Themes
time
change
perspective
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- technology adoption
- personal growth
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
philosophy
temporal perception
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- How will you value today versus tomorrow?
- What does “present” mean to you now?
A Different Perspective
May overlook long‑term consequences of present actions.
