Existence Quotes
The past and future are real illusions, that they exist in the present, which is what there is and all there is.
"The past and future are real illusions, that they exist in the present, which is what there is and all there is."— Alan Watts
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Meaning of this quote
Memories and expectations are real present experiences, but the times they represent are not being directly lived now.
Key takeaway:
Notice the difference between an event and your current thought about it.
Origin of the quote
Original publication or occasion not established.
Who actually said this?
No exact primary-source passage established in this review; online attribution alone does not verify authorship.
