"Living the past is a dull and lonely business; looking back strains the neck muscles, causing you to bump into people not going your way"
- Edna Ferber
About this Quote
This quote by Edna Ferber talks to the suggestion that dwelling on the past can be a lonely and also unproductive experience. By living in the past, we are unable to move on and also advance in life. We become embeded a cycle of nostalgia and remorse, not able to carry on. This can be a challenging and isolating experience, as we are not able to get in touch with those around us who are progressing. Additionally, recalling can be literally taxing, as it can stress our neck muscles and also cause us to run into individuals who are not entering the same direction. This quote serves as a reminder to focus on the present as well as the future, and also to not get also caught up in the past.
This quote is written / told by Edna Ferber between August 15, 1885 and April 16, 1968. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA.
The author also have 11 other quotes.
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