Six feet of land was all that he needed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The land needed for burial is minimal compared to life's needs.
- In plain terms
- Six feet of land is all you need after death.
- What can you take from it?
- You do not need much to live well.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you truly need?
- How do you face death?
Another view
Land and burial practices vary globally.
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