Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Along the road of life are many pleasure resorts, but think not that by tarrying in them you will take more days to the journey. The day of your arrival is already recorded.

Along the road of life are many pleasure resorts, but think

Summary

This quote alludes to the idea that life is a journey with a predetermined endpoint. It suggests that there may be many tempting distractions and pleasurable moments along the way, but indulging in them does not extend the time that we have for the journey. Instead, the quote emphasizes the belief that our time of arrival or the end of our journey is already predetermined or fixed. Therefore, it encourages individuals to not get too caught up in momentary pleasures but rather stay focused on their ultimate destination.

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By Ambrose Bierce

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