Quote by Henry David Thoreau

You cannot kill time without injuring eternity.

You cannot kill time without injuring eternity.

Summary

This quote suggests that wasting or spending time carelessly without any purpose or meaning has a lasting impact on eternity or the infinite. It implies that time, a limited resource, should be valued and used wisely because every moment has significance and can contribute to the eternal aspects of life. Wasting time not only impacts the present, but also has implications for the future, emphasizing the importance of making the most of every moment to align with the idea of eternity.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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