Life is an incurable condition: the only known treatment is to try to keep the patient comfortable.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life is a chronic condition that can only be managed by keeping comfort.
- In plain terms
- Life is an incurable condition; we must keep comfortable.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize comfort and well‑being in daily living.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does comfort mean to you?
- Can discomfort be useful?
Another view
It may downplay the value of growth through hardship.
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