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What does it mean?
Living honorably allows you to enjoy your life again when looking back. Good deeds bring long term satisfaction.
In plain terms
Live well now so you are happy when you remember later.
What can you take from it?
Live with honor to enjoy your memories in the future.

Where it applies

  • retirement
  • reflection
  • ethical dilemmas

Putting it to work

  • act with integrity
  • avoid shortcuts
  • be good

Questions to consider

  • Will you be happy with your life?
  • What matters when you look back?

Another view

A good life does not guarantee happiness at the end.

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