Happy people die whole, they are all dissolved in a moment, they have had what they wanted
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People who achieve their desires may die peacefully because they lack future regret.
- In plain terms
- Happy people die without worry because they had what they wanted.
- What can you take from it?
- Find satisfaction in the present to face the end with peace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What would make your end peaceful?
- How do you define happiness?
Another view
Happiness does not guarantee a painless death or good memory.
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