With the Past as past I have nothing to do, nor with the Future as… — Ralph Waldo Emerson · Skopia

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With the Past as past I have nothing to do, nor with the Future as future. I live now.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

1839

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Being present Living in the moment Past and present Present and future

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Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Emerson, Ralph Waldo. Journal entry. 18 Sept. 1839.

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