Thou wilt find rest from vain fancies if thou doest every act in life as though it were thy last.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Treating every action as if it were your last helps eliminate wasted thoughts and distractions.
- In plain terms
- Live each day like it is your last to stop wasting time on empty thoughts.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on what matters by acting as if time is short.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- If today were your last, how would you act differently?
- What trivial thoughts waste your time?
Another view
Constantly thinking about death can be mentally draining for some people.
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