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live in the past





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“I remember,” Madsen said, “what George Mumford would always say, our team psychologist: ‘Don’t live in the past, don’t live in the future, only live in the present.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

When the time comes, these words from Ms. Antonetta will merit consideration: “Programs of euthanasia and sterilization don’t just live in the past, terrible but finished. Their aftershocks are terrible and here.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

"A season like that is something amazing and rare. Sure, I would love to do it again but it's not advantageous to live in the past."

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2023

“True or not, I like that attitude. … If you sulk or you live in the past or you’re not staying in the moment, then you’re finished.”

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2022

I live in the past and believe that Cindy Crawford is by far the best supermodel.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak




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