Mere longevity is a good thing for those who watch Life from the side lines. For those who play the game, an hour may be a year, a single day's work an achievement for eternity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Living actively gives life more meaning and density than passively watching it pass.
- In plain terms
- Doing life is more valuable than watching it.
- What can you take from it?
- Active participation makes life richer.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes time feel valuable?
- Is watching life ever better?
Another view
Observation and reflection also have intrinsic value.
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