Quote by Isadora Duncan

People do not live nowadays. They get about 10% out of life.

People do not live nowadays. They get about 10% out of life.

Summary

This quote suggests that many people in the present time are not fully experiencing or embracing life. Instead, they are only getting a small portion or a fraction of what life has to offer. It implies that individuals today may be preoccupied, distracted, or simply not making the most of the opportunities, experiences, and joys that life presents to them. It serves as a reminder to live fully and engage in the present moment rather than settling for mediocrity or allowing life to pass by without truly being lived.

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