The way I see it, you're either a year older or you're dead.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A blunt reminder that aging is inevitable and life is finite.
- In plain terms
- You either get older or you die; there is no other option.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept mortality and make the most of each year.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How will you mark another year of life?
- What would you change if time were limited?
Another view
The binary view ignores health, quality of life, or legacy considerations.
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