"The whole life of man is but a point of time; let us..." - Plutarch

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“The whole life of man is but a point of time; let us enjoy it, therefore, while it lasts, and not spend it to no purpose.”

— Plutarch

From almost two thousand years ago, and it still hits home. Your life is this tiny, brilliant flash — so don't waste it worrying about things that won't matter. Enjoy what's right in front of you.

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