The past no longer exists; the
future has not yet come; there is only the present. And only in the present can
the divine nature of the free human soul be manifested.
Then
Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye
have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness
knoweth not whither he goeth.
— John 12:35
Everyone knows that our
habits are improved and strengthened through their exercise. In order to be a
good walker, you need to walk a lot; in order to be a strong runner, you need
to run frequently; in order to be a perceptive reader, you ought to read as
much as you can. The same is true of your soul: if you become angry, you must
know that you not only perform evil, but you also create an evil habit, and you
increase your potential for further evil.
— Epictetus
If you
want to do a good deed, do it now. The time will pass, and you will
not have the chance again.
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