'Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours, And ask them what report they bore to heaven.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reflect on past actions to see if they aligned with higher values.
- In plain terms
- Talk to your past self about your actions.
- What can you take from it?
- Review your past to guide your future.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What did my past self accomplish?
- Did I live up to my values?
Another view
It assumes past actions can be easily judged or changed.
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