“The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us, and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us, and we only know them when they are gone.”
— George Eliot
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes, we experience beautiful and important moments in our lives, but we don't realize how special they are until they are over. It's like being at the beach, with golden grains of sand slipping through our fingers, not noticing their beauty because we're too focused on other things. For example, you might overlook the joy in spending time with loved ones because you're preoccupied with work or minor worries. Only after that time passes, and maybe those people are no longer around, do you understand how precious those moments were. This teaches us to appreciate and be fully present in our daily interactions and experiences. By recognizing and valuing these moments and the people around us before they are gone, we can find more happiness and meaning in life.
