Je veux que la mort me trouve plantant mes choux.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author wishes to be found working in his garden when he dies.
- In plain terms
- I want to die while working in my garden.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay busy with simple work until the end.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you want to be found?
- What work should you do last?
Another view
It assumes a simple life is the ideal for everyone.
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