"The time we actually have cannot be calculated; it is a question of making proper use of it." - Ayya Khema, Come and See for Yourself: The Buddhist Path to Happiness
This is similar to the sentiment Seneca expressed in On the Shortness of Life: "Life is long if you know how to use it." (There is much overlap between Buddhist and Stoic teachings; e.g. focus on mindfulness, that our thoughts are the origin of our suffering, that happiness can only be found within, the promotion of kindness to all, etc.)
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