Faith, sir, we are here today, and gone tomorrow.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life is fleeting; our presence today is temporary.
- In plain terms
- We are here today, gone tomorrow.
- What can you take from it?
- Live with awareness of life's impermanence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does knowing life is short affect your choices?
- What do you want to leave behind?
Another view
Focusing on impermanence can cause anxiety for some.
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