I hope it is true that a man can die and yet not only live in others but give them life, and not only life but that great consciousness of life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hope that death is not the end if one leaves behind life and heightened awareness in others.
- In plain terms
- I hope dying means living on through others who gain life from you.
- What can you take from it?
- Legacy is giving life and awareness to those who remain.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What would you leave behind?
- How do you want to influence others?
Another view
Legacy is often unintentional and not guaranteed by good intentions.
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