He must not merely cling to life, for then he will be a coward, and will not escape. He must not merely wait for death, for then he will be a suicide, and will not escape. He must seek his life in a spirit of furious indifference to it.

Summary

This quote suggests that living with a mere attachment to life or simply awaiting death is devoid of true courage or purpose. Instead, one must approach life with a bold indifference, not being controlled by the fear of losing it. By embracing a fearless and impassive attitude towards life, an individual becomes liberated and escapes the limitations that come with being overly concerned with one's own survival.

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