Quote by Hannah Arendt

Immortality is what nature possesses without effort and without anybody's assistance, and immortality is what the mortals must therefore try to achieve if they want to live up to the world into which they were born, to live up to the things which surround them and to whose company they are admitted for a short while.

Immortality is what nature possesses without effort and with

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This quote suggests that immortality is an inherent quality of nature, effortlessly existing without any help. However, mortal beings must strive to achieve immortality in order to fully embrace the world they are born into and to appreciate the things and experiences around them. It implies that mortal beings should make the most of their limited time in this world by seeking ways to leave a lasting impact and significance.

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