Quote by Carl Gustav Jung

From the middle of life onward, only he remains vitally alive who is ready to die with life.

From the middle of life onward, only he remains vitally aliv

Summary

This quote suggests that true vitality and meaning in life are found when one is willing to embrace the inevitability of death. It implies that by accepting the transient nature of life, one can fully engage and appreciate the present moment. Instead of fearing death or trying to escape it, the quote proposes that being prepared to "die with life" allows for a profound sense of aliveness. It implies that to truly live, one must come to terms with the fact that life is fleeting and make the most out of every fleeting moment.

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