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Oliver Goldsmith

A great source of calamity lies in regret and anticipation therefore a person is wise who thinks of the present alone, regardless of the past or future.

Oliver Goldsmith

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Oliver Goldsmith is saying that worrying about past mistakes or future problems often causes a lot of trouble. He believes it is smart to focus only on what is happening right now instead of dwelling on what has already happened or what might happen later.

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