Ambrose Bierce Quote - Present, n. That part of eternity dividing the domain of disappointment from the realm of hope.

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Present, n. That part of eternity dividing the domain of disappointment from the realm of hope.

"Present, n. That part of eternity dividing the domain of disappointment from the realm of hope."

— Ambrose Bierce

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Author: Ambrose Bierce
Category: Awareness
Tags: Awareness Hope Reflective Time Wistful

Meaning of this quote

The present separates remembered disappointments from imagined future fulfillment.

Key takeaway: Pay attention to what can be done now.

Origin of the quote

The Devil’s Dictionary.

Who actually said this?

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Matched in Bierce’s satirical dictionary; dictionary labels and punctuation may be omitted in the supplied title. These are satirical definitions, not neutral factual definitions.

Attributed author: Ambrose Bierce

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