Quote by Thomas Carlyle, Reminiscences

Cherish what is dearest while you have it near you, and wait not till it is far away. Blind and deaf that we are; oh, think, if thou yet love anybody living, wait not till death sweep down the paltry little dust clouds and dissonances of the moment, and all be made at last so mournfully clear and beautiful, when it is too late.


Cherish what is dearest while you have it near you, and wait

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of appreciating and valuing the things and people we love while they are still with us. It criticizes our tendency to take them for granted and highlights our shortsightedness in waiting until it's too late to recognize their significance. By urging us to not wait until death reveals the clarity and beauty hidden in mundane moments, it serves as a reminder to cherish and cherish those we care about while we still can.

By Thomas Carlyle, Reminiscences
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