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If life is short, holding onto grudges is a waste of precious time.

Jan Twardowski’s poem, ("Let us hurry to love people, they depart so quickly"), is perhaps the most famous piece of contemporary Polish poetry. It has become a universal anthem for mindfulness, empathy, and the fragility of human existence.

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Put the phone away and look people in the eye.

To "hurry to love" means to cherish the present version of the people in our lives. It’s about recognizing that every moment is unique and unrepeatable. The Humor and Pathos of Twardowski If life is short, holding onto grudges is

The core message of the poem is a warning against the illusion of time. Twardowski writes, "Nie bądź pewny że czas masz bo pewność niepewna" ("Do not be sure you have time, for uncertain certainty robs us of sensitivity").

We see these words everywhere—on cemetery gates, in social media bios, and on commemorative plaques. But when Father Jan Twardowski penned these lines in his poem dedicated to fellow poet Anna Kamieńska, he wasn't just looking for a catchy phrase. He was offering a profound, slightly paradoxical, and deeply human philosophy of life. The Fragility of "Later" You can read the full Polish text of the poem on Poezja

As Twardowski famously concluded, we often love "stale za późno" (constantly too late). Let’s try to prove him wrong today. Key Resources for Further Reading: