Quote by Voltaire

It is said that the present is pregnant with the future.

It is said that the present is pregnant with the future.

Summary

This quote suggests that the current moment holds within it the potential and possibilities for what will come next. It implies that there is a connection between the present and the future, highlighting how the decisions, actions, and choices we make in the present can shape and determine our future outcomes. It reminds us that the present holds both the power and responsibility to influence and contribute to what lies ahead.

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