"When I see memories, I see the past. When I see thoughts, I see the present. When I see intentions, I see the future. When I see regret, I see the past. When I see hope, I see the present. When I see expectation, I see the future. When I see habits, I see the past. When I see actions, I see the present. When I see character, I see the future. When I see karma, I see the past. When I see chance, I see the present. When I see destiny, I see the future. When I see knowledge, I see the past. When I see understanding, I see the present. When I see wisdom, I see the future. When I see elders, I see the past.
"Don't mourn over the past, it has no pity for you. Don't cry over the present, it has no sympathy for you; and don't weep over the future, it has no mercy on you. You can mourn for the past, but it has already gone. You can cry over the present, but it has already arrived;