To two men living the same number of years, the world always provides the same sum of experiences. It is up to us to be conscious of them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Two people living the same time get the same total experiences. Consciousness determines how we value them.
- In plain terms
- Everyone gets the same experiences, but we choose how conscious we are.
- What can you take from it?
- Value your time by being fully conscious of your experiences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes an experience conscious?
Another view
Some experiences may be too painful to consciously value.
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