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Lost, yesterday, somewhere between sunrise and sunset, two golden hours, each set with sixty diamond minutes. No reward
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"Lost, yesterday, somewhere between sunrise and sunset, two golden hours, each set with sixty diamond minutes. No reward is offered for they are gone forever"

- Horace Mann

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This quote by Horace Mann speaks to the fleeting nature of time. He mentions 2 golden hours, each set with sixty diamond minutes, that were lost somewhere between sunrise and sunset. He stresses the preciousness of these minutes by comparing them to diamonds, and yet acknowledges that they are gone forever. This quote acts as a tip to us to take advantage of our time, as it is fleeting and can never be recuperated. We need to aim to take advantage of each moment, as it will never ever return. We must also be mindful of how we invest our time, as it is a valuable resource that ought to not be lost. This quote functions as a reminder to us to be mindful of our time and to take advantage of each minute.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Horace Mann between May 4, 1796 and August 2, 1859. He/she was a famous Educator from USA. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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