Quote by Stanislaw Lec

The first requisite for immortality is death.

The first requisite for immortality is death.

Summary

This quote suggests that in order to achieve some form of immortality or enduring legacy, one must first experience the inevitable reality of death. It implies that death is seen as a transformative process, where one's contributions, accomplishments, or impact in life can live on beyond their physical existence. In this sense, death acts as a catalyst for shaping one's legacy, pushing individuals to make meaningful and lasting contributions in order to attain a form of immortality.

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Immortality

By Stanislaw Lec

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