"Homer is new this morning, and perhaps nothing is as old as today's newspaper"

This quote by Charles Peguy is a suggestion that life is regularly altering and progressing. Homer, a number from Ancient Greek literary works, is a sign of the past, while the newspaper is a sign of today. The quote recommends that although the past is very important, it is the present that is most appropriate. It is the here and now that we have to focus on as well as maximize. The quote motivates us to appreciate today moment and also to take advantage of our lives. It reminds us that although the past is essential, it is today that will form our future. We should take advantage of the opportunities that the here and now deals us as well as take advantage of our lives.