Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 2.1.12
SB 2.1.12
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kiṁ pramattasya bahubhiḥ parokṣair hāyanair iha varaṁ muhūrtaṁ viditaṁ ghaṭate śreyase yataḥ
Translation
What is the value of a prolonged life which is wasted, inexperienced by years in this world? Better a moment of full consciousness, because that gives one a start in searching after his supreme interest.