:death is a friend of ours; and he that is not ready to entertain him is not at home.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Death is inevitable and accepting it brings peace, while resisting it causes anxiety.
- In plain terms
- Accept death as part of life to feel at ease.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept mortality to live without fear.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you ready for your own end?
- What keeps you from accepting death?
Another view
Fear of death can be a natural survival instinct rather than a flaw.
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