Quote by Marquis De Vauvenargues

To achieve great things we must live as though we were never going to die.

To achieve great things we must live as though we were never

Summary

This quote suggests that in order to accomplish significant achievements, we should approach life with the mindset of immortality. By viewing our time as limited and embracing a sense of urgency, we are motivated to make the most of every opportunity and fully immerse ourselves in pursuing our goals. Essentially, the quote emphasizes the importance of living life to the fullest and treating each day as an invaluable chance to make a difference, leaving a lasting impact beyond our own mortality.

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Immortality

By Marquis De Vauvenargues

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