Live all you can - it's a mistake not to. It doesn't so much matter what you do in particular, so long as you have your life. If you haven't had that, what have you had?... What one loses one loses; make no mistake about that...The right time is any time that one is still so lucky as to have.... Live!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Live fully and without regret, as having life itself is the greatest possession. The timing for living is now, whenever you are still alive.
- In plain terms
- Make the most of your life right now.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize living fully over worrying about specifics.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What would you do if you knew you had limited time?
- Are you currently living or just existing?
Another view
Not everyone has the freedom or capacity to 'live' in the way described.
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