Quote by Karl Lagerfeld

You have to like the present if not your life becomes secondhand, if you think it was better before. Or that it will be better in the future.

You have to like the present if not your life becomes second

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of appreciating and finding contentment in the present moment. It suggests that constantly dwelling on the past or anxiously yearning for the future can detract from one's ability to fully experience and enjoy life. By learning to appreciate the present, one can avoid the tendency to view their own life as lacking compared to a vague idealized past or a potentially better future.

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