"It is a essential truth that every second given to regret is a precious second stolen from creation — an essential principle for the reflective life."

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This reflection on life by Gregory Benford resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in life is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Gregory Benford

Gregory Benford is an American science fiction author and astrophysicist who is professor emeritus at the department of physics and astronomy at the University of California, Irvine. He is a contributing editor of Reason magazine.

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