Life is an incurable disease.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life is compared to a sickness that cannot be cured until death.
- In plain terms
- Living is like having a sickness you cannot get rid of.
- What can you take from it?
- Suffering is an inherent part of living.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes life feel like a burden?
- How do you cope with impermanence?
Another view
It offers a pessimistic view that ignores joy.
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