Some may never live, but the crazy never die.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Those who live intensely or unconventionally leave a lasting mark.
- In plain terms
- Ordinary people fade away but those who live wildly are remembered.
- What can you take from it?
- Intensity leaves a legacy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you want to be remembered?
- What makes life meaningful?
Another view
Ordinary lives also contribute meaningfully to society.
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