Quote by John Howe

What a folly it is to dread the thought of throwing away life at once, and yet have no regard to throwing it away by parcels and piecemeal.

What a folly it is to dread the thought of throwing away lif

Summary

This quote by Seneca highlights the paradoxical nature of human behavior, particularly in regards to valuing life. It criticizes the tendency to fear the idea of death, viewing it as one swift event, while simultaneously showing an indifference towards devaluing and wasting life in small, insignificant moments. Seneca questions the wisdom of being more concerned about a single act of letting go of life, rather than being mindful of the countless trivial actions that slowly dissipate its meaning and worth.

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