In order to cease being a doubtful case, one has to cease being, that's all.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- To stop being a doubtful case, one must stop existing entirely.
- In plain terms
- Only death ends doubt about your existence.
- What can you take from it?
- Existence creates doubt.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes your life feel doubtful?
- Is certainty possible while alive?
Another view
Existence does not always equate to doubt.
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