I'm 68 and a half years old; I grew up with newspapers; I love newspapers; I love the news business. I started CNN; I'm a journalist and proud of it.
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When our time's up, it's up. All the money in the world won't buy you one more day.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life is finite, and no amount of wealth can extend it.
Ted Turner's quote emphasizes the ephemeral nature of life, suggesting that when our time is over, it cannot be altered or purchased back, regardless of one's financial status. This serves as a poignant reminder to value time and the moments we have rather than focusing solely on accumulating wealth.
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In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used as a reminder in a speech about prioritizing time over money.
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