The fear of death is more to be dreaded than death itself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Anxiety about dying causes more suffering than dying itself.
- In plain terms
- Worrying about death is worse than death.
- What can you take from it?
- Stop worrying about things you cannot control.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you most afraid of?
- How do you handle uncertainty?
Another view
Fear of death can be a useful motivator for safety.
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