"We are creatures of the moment; we live from one little space to another, and only one interest at a time fills these"
- William Dean Howells
About this Quote
This quote by William Dean Howells speaks with the human condition of living in the moment. We are animals of the moment, implying that our lives are made up of a series of moments, every one special and fleeting. We live from one little space to another, indicating that our lives are continuously altering and developing. We can only focus on one interest at a time, implying that our attention is limited and we can just focus on something at a time. This quote speaks with the idea that life is comprised of a series of moments, each one special and short lived, and that our attention is limited to one interest at a time. It is a tip to value the moments we have and to focus on today.
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