Death borders upon our birth, and our cradle stands in the grave.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life and death are closely linked, suggesting mortality is present from the very beginning of life.
- In plain terms
- We are close to death from the moment we are born.
- What can you take from it?
- Remember mortality from the start of life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does knowing life is short change you?
- What do you want to leave behind?
Another view
It may induce fear rather than constructive awareness.
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