Quote by Thomas a Kempis

What else does anxiety about the future bring you but sorrow upon sorrow?

What else does anxiety about the future bring you but sorrow

Summary

This quote suggests that worrying excessively about the future only leads to more unhappiness and distress. It implies that anxieties about what is to come bring no benefits, but rather compound existing sorrow. This can be seen as an encouragement to focus on the present moment and not allow worries about the future to consume one's thoughts and emotions, as it ultimately adds unnecessary suffering to one's life.

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