Quote by Igor Stravinsky

I am in the present. I cannot know what tomorrow will bring forth. I can know only what the truth is for me today. That is what I am called upon to serve, and I serve it in all lucidity.

I am in the present. I cannot know what tomorrow will bring

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and not getting caught up in the uncertainties of the future. The speaker acknowledges that they cannot predict what tomorrow will hold but can only understand what is true for them in the present. They feel a duty to serve this truth with clarity and focus. It reminds us to prioritize the here and now, being fully engaged and committed to our current reality rather than being consumed by worries about the unknown.

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By Igor Stravinsky

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