The good times of today are the sad thoughts of tomorrow.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Moments of happiness today can become objects of regret or loss later. Enjoyment is temporary and may lead to sorrow when it ends.
- In plain terms
- Happy times now might make you sad when they pass.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge that all good times are temporary.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle the end of a happy phase?
Another view
It assumes sadness is inevitable after happiness ends.
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