To finish the moment, to find the journey's end in every step of the road, to live the greatest number of good hours, is wisdom
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wisdom is found in fully experiencing each moment and valuing good hours.
- In plain terms
- Wisdom is living well in the present moment.
- What can you take from it?
- Live fully in the present to achieve wisdom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you living in the moment?
- What makes an hour good?
Another view
Sometimes planning for the future is more important than the present.
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