Tu vero felix, Agricola, non vitae tantum claritate, sed etiam opportunitate mortis.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- You, Agricola, are fortunate not only for a distinguished life but also for a timely death.
- In plain terms
- A good life is valuable, but a death at the right moment is also a blessing.
- What can you take from it?
- Value both achievement and the right timing of life's end.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When might a timely death be considered a gift?
- How do you balance ambition with acceptance?
Another view
Not everyone can control the timing of death; the sentiment may seem insensitive.
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