Quote by Muriel Spark

If I had my life over again I should form the habit of nightly composing myself to thoughts of death. I would practice, as it were, the remembrance of death. There is no other practice which so intensifies life. Death, when it approaches, ought not to take one by surprise. It should be part of the full expectancy of life. Without an ever-present sense of death life is insipid. You might as well live on the whites of eggs.

If I had my life over again I should form the habit of night

Summary

This quote by Muriel Spark emphasizes the importance of contemplating death as a means to truly appreciate and live life to its fullest. Spark suggests forming a nightly habit of reflecting on mortality, as it serves as a reminder to seize the present moment and cherish each day. By embracing the inevitability of death, one gains a sense of urgency and a deeper appreciation for life's offerings. Without this awareness, life lacks depth and purpose, becoming insignificant like a mundane diet of solely consuming egg whites.

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