“There isn't time, so brief is life, for bickerings, apologies, heartburnings, callings to account. There is only time for loving, and but an instant, so to speak, for that.”
— Mark Twain
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Life is far too short to spend it on grudges and petty arguments. Mark Twain beautifully captured this truth: "There isn't time, so brief is life, for bickerings, apologies, heartburnings, callings to account. There is only time for loving, and but an instant, so to speak, for that." Let's choose love and grace today. Who is someone you need to show extra love to this week? Let us know in the comments below! 👇✨
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Life moves faster than we care to admit, slipping through our fingers like fine sand while we get caught up in the trivial storms of everyday conflicts. Mark Twain’s poignant words remind us of a sobering truth: we waste so much precious time on petty arguments, holding grudges, and demanding apologies for things that won't matter a decade from now. When we look back at the end of our journey, the hours spent in bitterness and heartache will feel like tragic misuses of the limited gift of existence. Instead, Twain gently redirects our focus toward the only pursuit that truly anchors the human soul: love. Loving deeply, forgiving quickly, and cherishing the people around us are the only acts that leave a lasting legacy. Because life is fleeting—just an instant in the grand tapestry of time—we must make love our primary language, choosing grace over grievance and connection over conflict before our brief time runs out.
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