All men should strive to learn before they die what they are running from, and to, and why.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Thurber encourages self-awareness regarding one's motivations and goals in life.
- In plain terms
- Try to understand why you are doing what you are doing before you die.
- What can you take from it?
- Know your reasons for running in life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you running from?
- Why do you get up?
Another view
It assumes everyone has a clear direction to run toward.
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