Quote by Woody Allen

I don't want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve it through not dying.

I don't want to achieve immortality through my work. I want

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the desire for immortality by pointing out the speaker's preference for avoiding death rather than leaving a lasting legacy. It emphasizes the notion that the ultimate goal is not eternal recognition but rather the preservation of one's own life. The quote challenges the traditional pursuit of immortality through accomplishments or fame by emphasizing the more fundamental and instinctive desire to simply continue existing.

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Immortality

By Woody Allen

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