As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.
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Pick the day. Enjoy it - to the hilt. The day as it comes. People as they come... The past, I think, has helped me appreciate the present - and I don't want to spoil any of it by fretting about the future.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embrace and enjoy each day fully without worrying about the past or future.
This quote by Audrey Hepburn emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and appreciating each day as it comes. By acknowledging that the past has taught us to value the present, it encourages us to let go of anxieties about the future and to fully engage with our current experiences and the people around us.
Themes
Live In The MomentPresentAppreciationFuturePast
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about mindfulness, one might say, 'Remember Audrey Hepburn's words: Pick the day. Enjoy it - to the hilt.'
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