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What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?
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"What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?"

- W. H. Davies

About this Quote

This quote by W. H. Davies is a reminder to take a step back and appreciate the beauty of life. It is a pointer to take a break from the stress of daily life and to take a minute to appreciate the charm of the world around us. The quote is a tip that life is too brief to be taken in by worries and anxieties. We must take the time to appreciate the beauty of the world and to take a minute to stand and look. We need to take the time to appreciate the charm of nature, the charm of the people around us, and the charm of life itself. Life is too short to be taken in by tension and concern, and we ought to put in the time to appreciate the beauty of life.

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This quote is written / told by W. H. Davies between April 20, 1871 and September 26, 1940. He/she was a famous Poet from Welsh. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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