Quote by John Green

You spend your whole life stuck in the labyrinth, thinking how you'll escape one day, and how awesome it will be, and imagining that future keeps you going, but you never do it. You just use the future to escape the present.

You spend your whole life stuck in the labyrinth, thinking h

Summary

This quote highlights the tendency of individuals to become reliant on the hope and anticipation of a better future, rather than taking action in the present to actually achieve their desired goals. It suggests that people often get caught up in daydreaming and escapism, using the idea of a brighter tomorrow as a way to avoid facing the challenges or difficulties of the current moment. Ultimately, it warns against the dangers of complacency and reminds us of the importance of taking concrete steps towards realizing our aspirations in the present rather than solely relying on imagined future possibilities.

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Life Future Past Present Labyrinth

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