It is not the cares of today, but the cares of tomorrow, that weigh a man down.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Worry about the future is heavier than dealing with present issues.
- In plain terms
- Future worries weigh more than today's problems.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid imagining future troubles to stay light.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you worried about tomorrow?
- What is stressing you today?
Another view
Sometimes future planning is necessary.
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