Quote by Max Muller

How mankind defers from day to day the best it can do, and the most beautiful things it can enjoy, without thinking that every day may be the last one, and that lost time is lost eternity!

How mankind defers from day to day the best it can do, and t

Summary

This quote emphasizes on humanity's tendency to delay and put off doing the best things in life. It criticizes how people often take for granted the beauty and joy that can be found each day, without realizing that life is fragile and tomorrow is uncertain. The quote suggests that by procrastinating and wasting time, one is essentially wasting the opportunity for eternal moments of happiness and fulfillment.

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