Matthew 6:34 Quotes
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Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Context
This line is written by Matthew in Matthew 6:34.
This is probably the mellowest part of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus is just telling us all not to worry about tomorrow, because there's already stuff to deal with today. Don't get ahead of yourself by worrying about the future, when you can be focusing on today.
Pretty good advice.
Where you've heard it
This is a Biblical "Hakuna Matata," a New Testamentary "Don't Worry, Be Happy," and an anti-"Don't Stop (Thinkin' About Tomorrow)".
Pretentious Factor
If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.
Waaaay too chill to be pretentious, man. Relax.