'Lights down, you up and die.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The phrase suggests that when lights go out, you must rise and face death.
- In plain terms
- When darkness comes, you must stand up and die.
- What can you take from it?
- Confront inevitable endings with courage.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does ‘lights down’ symbolize for you?
- How do you respond to inevitable endings?
Another view
Interpretation may vary; could be metaphorical.
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