That which is so universal as death must be a benefit.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Since death affects everyone, it must serve a beneficial purpose.
- In plain terms
- Death benefits everyone because it is universal.
- What can you take from it?
- View death as a necessary and beneficial part of life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is death truly a benefit?
- How does universality change your view of death?
Another view
Not everyone sees death as a benefit personally.
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