enjoy the present day, trusting little to what tomorrow may bring

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Meaning · English

Appreciate the current moment, without relying on future expectations

Examples

We should enjoy the present day, trusting little to what tomorrow may bring

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Sources & notes

Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “enjoy the present day, trusting little to what tomorrow may bring” mean?

Appreciate the current moment, without relying on future expectations

Is “enjoy the present day, trusting little to what tomorrow may bring” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.