Salomon saith, There is no new thing upon the earth. So that as Plato had an imagination, that all knowledge was but remembrance; so Salomon giveth his sentence, that all novelty is but oblivion.
Francis BaconRead
Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand - and melting like a snowflake.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Take action now rather than procrastinating, as time is fleeting and precious.
This quote by Francis Bacon emphasizes the importance of acting on our desires and goals in the present moment. It reminds us that life is transient and that we should cherish each moment as it comes, rather than waiting for a more suitable time that may never arrive.
Themes
ActionPresentUrgencyLifeMoment
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing dreams and goals.
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