“Collect moments, not things”

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Above, Big Apple Corner at 54th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. Google Maps. Stolen and missing, 2021-2024.

Above, John J. Fitz Gerald, from the Aug. 15, 1931, Binghamton (NY) Press, pg. 14.

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Entry from October 05, 2018

“Collect moments, not things”

“Collect moments, not things” is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. “Clothes? Vehicles? Homes? It’s all only stuff. Time is everything. Spend it wisely when pursuing happiness. Collect moments, not things. #fB” was posted on Twitter by ty kyū on January 11, 2011.

“COLLECT MOMENTS - NOT THINGS!” was posted on Twitter by Marija Rasa on July 7, 2011. “Collect moments/Not things (365Quotes)” as posted on Twitter by jmartinr later on July 7, 2011.

Authorship of the saying is unknown. The saying possibly came from an image.

Twitter
ty kyū
@tykyu
Clothes? Vehicles? Homes? It’s all only stuff. Time is everything. Spend it wisely when pursuing happiness. Collect moments, not things. #fB
12:49 PM - 11 Jan 2011

Twitter
Marija Rasa
@MarijaRasa
COLLECT MOMENTS - NOT THINGS!:)
2:44 AM - 7 Jul 2011

Twitter
jmartinr
@jmartinr
Collect moments/Not things (365Quotes)
9:16 AM - 7 Jul 2011

Twitter
❤Life Is Beautiful ❤
@NatsukiNadirah
Collect moments, not things. Life will be more beautiful that way.
11:06 AM - 7 Jul 2011

Twitter
What the Fox?!
@dasfuxi
Photo: “Collect moments. Not things.” #Minimalism #Quote #Photo http://tumblr.com/xlq3e18ni4
6:30 AM - 8 Jul 2011

Google Groups: CruzFamilies
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5/25/12
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From Life Is Good: collect moments, not things.

Google Books
Your Daily Rock:
A Daybook of Touchstones for Busy Lives
By Patti Digh
Lanham, MD: Taylor Trade Publishing
2014
Pg. 12:
“While you are alive collect moments not things, earn respect not money and enjoy love not luxuries.” —AARTI KHURANA

My Yatra Diary
Friday, January 1, 2016
41 Beautiful Travel Quotes (Plus Video) to Inspire the Traveller within You!
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14. Collect moments, Not things. ~ Anonymous.

Twitter
Buhatan River Eco Adventure
@FuloChristine
Adventure is for experience.The thirst of adventure,the time you want to spend with family, friends and partner.Collect moments,not things. #adventure #buhatan river
2:00 AM - 5 Oct 2018

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