Building from this, the quote encourages us toward mindful living. By recognizing that each day's actions represent a trade-off, we become more intentional about how we spend our energy and attention. Ancient Stoic philosophers, such as Seneca in his essay 'On the Shortness of Life' (c. 49 AD), echoed this idea: 'It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste much of it.' [...]
