There is only one way to get ready for immortality, and that is to love this life and live it as bravely and faithfully and cheerfully as we can.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- To be ready for what comes after life, one should live the current life bravely and joyfully.
- In plain terms
- Live this life bravely and happily to be ready for immortality.
- What can you take from it?
- Live fully now to prepare for the future.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you live bravely?
- What does immortality mean to you?
Another view
Immortality is a concept not proven by all.
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