A warrior chooses a path with heart, any path with heart, and follows it; and then he rejoices and laughs. He knows because he sees that his life will be over altogether too soon. He sees that nothing is more important than anything else.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Choosing a path with heart leads to joy and acceptance of life's brevity and equality.
- In plain terms
- Walk your chosen path with joy knowing life is short and nothing matters more.
- What can you take from it?
- Live joyfully on your chosen path knowing life is short.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does knowing life is short change you?
- What do you laugh at now?
Another view
Acknowledging nothing is more important can feel nihilistic.
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