If you have the guts to be yourself, other people'll pay your price.
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Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that's the stuff life is made of. _x000D_ _x000D_ Suspect each moment, for it is a thief, tiptoeing away with more than it brings.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Cherish your time as it is a precious resource that defines your life.
This quote emphasizes the importance of valuing each moment of our lives, as time is a finite resource that, once lost, cannot be regained. Updike suggests that we should be mindful and suspicious of how we spend our time, as it can stealthily slip away from us, taking opportunities with it.
Themes
TimeLifeValueMomentsMindfulness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech about productivity.
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