I wish that life should not be cheap, but sacred. I wish the days to be as centuries, loaded, fragrant.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life should be treated as sacred and rich, not cheap or hurried.
- In plain terms
- Live every day with deep appreciation and care.
- What can you take from it?
- Treat life as sacred.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you treat life as sacred?
- How do you spend your days?
Another view
Practical constraints sometimes make life feel cheap.
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