Let the dead have the immortality of fame, but the living the immortality of love.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fame is for the dead but living people should seek the immortality found in love.
- In plain terms
- Fame comes after death but love lives on while you are alive.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize love over fame while you are still living.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you want to leave behind?
- Is love enough legacy?
Another view
Fame can be a useful tool for spreading ideas.
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