Quote by Aldous Huxley

Who lives longer? The man who takes heroin for two years and dies, or a man who lives on roast beef, water and potatoes 'till 95? One passes his 24 months in eternity. All the years of the beefeater are lived only in time.

Who lives longer? The man who takes heroin for two years and

Summary

This quote highlights the distinction between a life lived indulging in fleeting pleasures versus a life of moderation. It poses a rhetorical question about longevity and suggests that living a short but intense life, even if it involves destructive habits like drug use, can have a sense of timelessness or eternal satisfaction. On the other hand, it argues that a longer life filled with simpler pleasures, like a balanced diet, is experienced solely within the constraints of time. The quote encourages reflection on the quality and fulfillment of one's life rather than solely measuring it by the length of time lived.

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By Aldous Huxley

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