Quote by Harold Kushner

I am convinced that it is not the fear of death, of our lives ending that haunts our sleep so much as the fear... that as far as the world is concerned, we might as well never have lived.

I am convinced that it is not the fear of death, of our live

Summary

This quote illustrates the deeper fear humans have, beyond the fear of dying. It suggests that what truly terrifies us is the thought of living a life that makes no impact or difference in the world. The fear stems from the desire for our existence to have significance and to leave a lasting mark. It highlights the need for our lives to matter and be meaningful in the grand scheme of things.

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