When you are old it’s not too late, but you will regret, “Why didn’t I realize this before?” It is not too late, but when you lose your present moment—I should say if you don’t work hard, it will be too late. You should never be too late or too early [laughter]. Truth is here, you know, right here. You should not be too late or too fast. Right here. It is written on your back [laughter]. All the scriptures are written on your back and front.
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