"The days that are still to come are the wisest witnesses"
- Pindar
About this Quote
In this quote by Pindar, "The days that are still to come are the wisest witnesses," the poet suggests that future minutes hold the greatest wisdom. Pindar indicates that as time progresses, the days yet to unfold will bear witness to events and experiences that will supply important insights. The notion highlights the idea that wisdom is not exclusively stemmed from the past however is ever-evolving and ought to be looked for in the future too. Pindar encourages us to accept the unidentified and seize the opportunities that lie ahead, as they carry the potential to impart indispensable knowledge and understanding.
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