Quotation by

Carl Sandburg

Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.

Carl Sandburg

Life

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Your life is measured by the time you have, and you alone decide how to use it. If you’re not careful, others might control your time and influence how your life unfolds.

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