Quote by Dylan Thomas, Do Not Go Gentle I

Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn a

Summary

This quote, from the poem "Do not go gentle into that good night" by Dylan Thomas, encourages individuals to resist the acceptance of death without a fight. It suggests that one shouldn't passively surrender to the inevitability of aging and mortality. Instead, people should confront and challenge the impending darkness of death with passion and a fierce determination to live life to the fullest. It emphasizes the importance of living with intensity and willpower, even in the face of mortality.

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By Dylan Thomas, Do Not Go Gentle I

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