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About this quote

What does it mean?
Everything ends quickly, yet it must all be repeated endlessly.
In plain terms
All will be said, then done again.
What can you take from it?
Accept the cycle of repetition.

Where it applies

  • daily routine
  • career

Putting it to work

  • break repetitive patterns

Questions to consider

  • What feels repetitive?

Another view

Not every ending is final.

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