The future cannot come, for when it comes it's already past.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The future is always already past by the time it arrives.
- In plain terms
- When the future arrives, it becomes the past.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on present actions rather than waiting for the future.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can we balance present focus with future goals?
- What does this say about anticipation?
Another view
It can discourage long‑term planning.
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