Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.
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To-morrow I will live, the fool does say;_x000D_ _x000D_ To-day itself's too late, the wise lived yesterday.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of living in the present rather than procrastinating.
Martial's quote highlights the folly of procrastination, suggesting that one should not defer living to the future. The wise, he notes, have already lived to their fullest potential, seizing the opportunities of the past rather than waiting for tomorrow, which often leads to missed chances and regrets.
Themes
ProcrastinationPresentWisdomLivingOpportunity
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about time management.
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