Two hands upon the breast, And labour's done; Two pale feet crossed in rest, The race is won.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Death ends all labor and marks the completion of life's journey.
- In plain terms
- When we die, our work stops and our life is finished.
- What can you take from it?
- Life has a natural end to all striving.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What race are you running?
- How do you define completion?
Another view
Legacy continues after death.
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