On a toujours assez vecu, quand on a eu le temps d'acquerir l'amour des femmes et l'estime des hommes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- You have lived enough when you have had time to win the love of women and the esteem of men.
- In plain terms
- A life is complete if you earned love and respect from others.
- What can you take from it?
- Being loved and respected is a measure of a life well-lived.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a life feel complete?
- Is external validation necessary for a good life?
Another view
This definition overlooks personal growth and individual achievements.
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