Quote by Seneca

Just as I shall select my ship when I am about to go on a voyage, or my house when I propose to take a residence, so I shall choose my death when I am about to depart from life.

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Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of personal agency and autonomy even in the face of death. It suggests that just as one carefully chooses their means of transportation or place of residence, one should also have control over their own death. It speaks to the idea that an individual has the right to make decisions about their own life, including the manner and timing of their death, highlighting the need for a thoughtful and intentional approach towards the end of one's life.

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