Quote by H. L. Mencken

We are here and it is now. Further than that, all human knowledge is moonshine.

We are here and it is now. Further than that, all human know

Summary

This quote suggests that the only reality we inhabit is the present moment. Anything beyond that, such as theories or knowledge about the past or future, is considered meaningless or irrelevant ("moonshine"). The quote encourages us to focus on the present and embrace the here and now, reminding us that the present is where the true essence of our existence lies.

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