Sweet is the voice of a sister in the season of sorrow.
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But what minutes! Count them by sensation, and not by calendars, and each moment is a day.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Time should be measured by experiences rather than by mere passage of days on a calendar.
This quote by Benjamin Disraeli emphasizes the value of quality experiences over the quantity of time. It suggests that moments filled with intense sensations and feelings can feel as significant and prolonged as entire days, urging us to savor our experiences fully and appreciate the depth of each moment rather than just counting the hours and days passing by.
Themes
TimeExperienceMomentsSensationAppreciation
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about making the most of every day.
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