Not life, but good life, is to be chiefly valued.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quality of life matters more than mere existence.
- In plain terms
- Living well is more important than living long.
- What can you take from it?
- Quality of life matters most.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes life worth living?
- How do you value existence?
Another view
Survival is sometimes the only priority.
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