Teach him how to live, And, oh still harder lesson! how to die.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Living well is difficult, but learning to accept death is even harder.
- In plain terms
- Teaching someone to live is hard; teaching them to die is harder.
- What can you take from it?
- Education should include preparation for death.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does it mean to live well?
- How do we prepare for death?
Another view
Death acceptance is not always teachable.
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