Tomorrow never happens. It's all the same fucking day, man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses a cynical view that each day feels identical and the future is uncertain.
- In plain terms
- Tomorrow isn't guaranteed and today is just like yesterday.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not rely on the future when today is all you have.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is tomorrow guaranteed?
- Does every day feel the same?
Another view
Assuming tomorrow won't happen can lead to inaction or missed opportunities.
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