Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

One of the illusions of life is that the present hour is not the critical, decisive hour. Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. No man has learned anything rightly, until he knows that every day is Doomsday.

One of the illusions of life is that the present hour is not

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of living fully in the present moment and recognizing its significance. It challenges the illusion that today is inconsequential and that the future holds more critical moments. By urging us to view each day as the best day of the year, it encourages us to appreciate the value of every moment. Furthermore, by comparing every day to Doomsday, it suggests that true wisdom lies in acknowledging the finite nature of time and treating each day with the urgency and importance it deserves.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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