Men may live fools, but fools they cannot die.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A person may live foolishly but cannot remain foolish after death.
- In plain terms
- Death ends a fool's time on earth.
- What can you take from it?
- Live wisely while you are alive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do I want to be remembered?
- Am I wasting my time?
Another view
It implies death solves all worldly problems.
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