Quote by Dag Hammarskjold

Your body must become familiar with its death -- in all its possible forms and degrees -- as a self-evident, imminent, and emotionally neutral step on the way towards the goal you have found worthy of your life.

Your body must become familiar with its death -- in all its

Summary

This quote implies that one should become comfortable with the idea of their own mortality and acknowledge death as an inevitable and natural part of life. By accepting and facing the various possibilities and intensities of death without emotional attachment, one can focus on a higher purpose for their existence and strive to achieve meaningful goals. The quote suggests that embracing death can provide a clearer perspective on life's purpose and encourage a sense of urgency to make the most of the time one has.

By Dag Hammarskjold

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