The day of my birth, my death began its walk. It is walking toward me, without hurrying.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Death begins the moment you are born and approaches slowly.
- In plain terms
- You start dying from birth; it takes time to get there.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that life ends slowly from the very start.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does knowing this change your day?
- Is it comforting or scary?
Another view
Death is sudden, not a slow walk.
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