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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker expresses a simple appreciation for being in the same era as the listener.
In plain terms
It is enjoyable to live in the same time as you.
What can you take from it?
Shared experience with peers is valuable.

Where it applies

  • personal letters
  • private conversations
  • social gatherings

Putting it to work

  • express gratitude
  • build connections
  • value shared time

Questions to consider

  • Why does shared time matter?
  • How do we honor our contemporaries?

Another view

It is vague and offers no substantive policy guidance.

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