“The only thing that interests me is the future, because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.”
What this quote means
Philippe Sollers humorously and lucidly points out that the future is our only true home. The past is gone, the present is fleeting, but it's in the future that we will live. This thought encourages us to look forward, to project ourselves and build rather than dwell on what has been. It reminds us that every present moment is a door to tomorrow, and that hope is our most precious ally.
How to apply it daily
Take a moment to write down three concrete goals for the next six months. Then, choose one immediate action for each and commit to doing it today.
Continue
Related quotes
Same author or same theme — keep reading.
“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.”Create visual
“If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.”Create visual
“Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.”Create visual
“To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain and play with it.”Create visual
“Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.”Create visual
“The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.”Create visual