Quote by Carlos Castaneda

I wanted to convince you that you must learn to make every act count, since you are going to be here for only a short while, in fact, too short for witnessing all the marvels of it.

I wanted to convince you that you must learn to make every a

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of making every action or decision meaningful in our lives, as our time on earth is limited. The speaker urges the listener to recognize the brevity of life and the impossibility of experiencing all of its wonders. Thus, they encourage embracing the significance of each moment and making the most of our short existence by engaging fully in our choices and actions.

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By Carlos Castaneda

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