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We spend precious hours fearing the inevitable. It would be wise to use that time adoring our families, cherishing our friends and living our lives.
"We spend precious hours fearing the inevitable. It would be wise to use that time adoring our families, cherishing our friends and living our lives."— Maya Angelou
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Meaning of this quote
Fear of an unavoidable future can displace attention from present relationships. The passage encourages investing time in people and experiences that matter now.
Key takeaway:
Give valued relationships some of the time otherwise spent on anticipation.
Origin of the quote
Commonly credited to Angelou in later quotation collections.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe located personal website repeats the passage without identifying an original book, interview, or speech. Exact attribution remains unverified.
Source:
Jeri and Mark's Website
