It is not death therefore that is burdensome, but the fear of death.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The fear of dying is worse than the act of dying itself.
- In plain terms
- Anxiety about death is heavier than death.
- What can you take from it?
- Confront fear to reduce suffering.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you fear most about dying?
- How do you handle mortality?
Another view
This ignores physical pain or trauma that may accompany dying.
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