Less base the fear of death than fear of life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fear of living is worse than fear of dying.
- In plain terms
- It is more pathetic to fear life than death.
- What can you take from it?
- Face life with courage instead of fearing it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do I fear more, living or dying?
- Am I letting fear stop me from living?
Another view
Some fear of life is healthy caution.
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