Tomorrow is a satire on today, And shows its weakness.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Tomorrow highlights today's flaws by showing they were avoidable.
- In plain terms
- Tomorrow shows how weak today was.
- What can you take from it?
- Time reveals the weaknesses of the present.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What will tomorrow show today missed?
- How do you prepare for change?
Another view
Not every day has a weakness exposed by the next.
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