Quote by Carl Sandburg

I tell you the past is a bucket of ashes, so live not in your yesterdays, no just for tomorrow, but in the here and now. Keep moving and forget the post mortems and remember, no one can get the jump on the future.

I tell you the past is a bucket of ashes, so live not in you

Summary

This quote is advising against dwelling on the past and instead focusing on the present and future. The metaphor of a "bucket of ashes" suggests that the past holds no value or potential. By letting go of past regrets and failures, and avoiding excessive analysis of past events ("post mortems"), one is encouraged to embrace the opportunities of the present and future. The phrase "no one can get the jump on the future" implies that dwelling on the past hinders progress and that one should take action and make the most of the present to shape a better future.

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By Carl Sandburg

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