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Life is what happens to you while you're planning on doing something else.
John Lennon
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What this quote means

Life unfolds in unexpected ways while we are busy making plans.

This quote by John Lennon highlights the irony of human existence; while we often focus on our future plans and ambitions, life continues to happen around us, filled with unpredictable events and experiences. It serves as a reminder to be present and appreciate the moments in our lives, rather than solely fixating on what we hope to achieve in the future.

Themes

LifeLivingPlansPresenceExperience

In practice

Example use cases

During a motivational speech about living in the moment.

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