Let the unseen days be. Today is more than enough.
Interpretation
Focus on the present moment rather than worrying about the future.
In this quote, J. R. R. Tolkien emphasizes the importance of living in the present. He suggests that instead of being preoccupied with what lies ahead, we should appreciate and make the most of today, implying that the present moment is sufficient and valuable.
In practice
In a motivational speech about mindfulness, you might use this quote to encourage people to focus on the here and now.
All the same, I should like it all plain and clear," said he obstinately, putting on his business manner (usually reserved for people who tried to borrow money off him), and doing his best to appear wise and prudent and professional and live up to Gandalf's recommendation. "Also I should like to know about risks, out-of-pocket expenses, time required and remuneration, and so forth"--by which he meant: "What am I going to get out of it ? and am I going to come back alive?
Go not to the Elves for counsel,_x000D_ for they will say both no and yes._x000D_ Elves seldom give unguarded advice,_x000D_ for advice is a dangerous gift,_x000D_ even from the wise to the wise,_x000D_ and all courses may run ill.
What did I tell you, Mr. Pippin?' said Sam, sheathing his sword. 'Wolves won't get him. That was an eye-opener, and no mistake! Nearly singed the hair off my head!
Under the Mountain dark and tall The King has come unto his hall! His foe is dead, the Worm of Dread, And ever so his foes shall fall. The sword is sharp, the spear is long, The arrow swift, the Gate is strong; The heart is bold that looks on gold; The dwarves no more shall suffer wrong. The dwarves of yore made mighty spells, While hammers fells like ringing bells In places deep, where dark things sleep, In hollow halls beneath the fells. -from The Hobbit (Dwarves Battle Song)
The chief purpose of life, for any of us, is to increase according to our capacity our knowledge of God by all means we have, and to be moved by it to praise and thanks.
Alive without breath, As cold as death; Never thirsty, ever drinking, All in mail never clinking.
Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.
None of us will ever accomplish anything excellent or commanding except when he listens to this whisper which is heard by him alone.
Did you ever see an unhappy horse? Did you ever see bird that had the blues? One reason why birds and horses are not unhappy is because they are not trying to impress other birds and horses.
If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month.
Pithy sentences are like sharp nails which force truth upon our memory.
The busy man is never wise and the wise man is never busy.
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