I saw him going the way of all flesh.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote refers to the inevitability of death and human mortality.
- In plain terms
- Everyone eventually dies.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that death is certain for all.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does your mortality mean to you?
- How do you accept death?
Another view
It uses archaic phrasing.
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