You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life is short so live it well enough that you don't need another chance.
- In plain terms
- Live well once so you don't need more time.
- What can you take from it?
- Make the most of your single life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What would make your life enough?
- How do you define doing it right?
Another view
It assumes everyone has the same capacity to control their life.
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