Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True generosity toward the future is found by fully investing in the present moment.
- In plain terms
- To help the future, focus on giving everything to the present.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on the present to build the future.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you giving to your present?
- Do you live for later or now?
Another view
Ignoring the future entirely can be risky.
More from Albert Camus
Politics and the fate of mankind are formed by men without ideals and without greatness. Those who have greatness within them do not go in for politics.
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