Quote by Guy de Maupassant

Life is a slope. As long as you're going up you're always looking towards the top and you feel happy, but when you reach it, suddenly you can see the road going downhill and death at the end of it all. It's slow going up and quick going down.

Life is a slope. As long as you're going up you're always lo

Summary

This quote suggests that life has its ups and downs, similar to traversing a sloping path. It emphasizes the concept of striving for progress and aiming for success, as one feels fulfilled and content while moving upward. However, reaching the peak can bring about a realization of mortality and the inevitable decline that follows. The quote uses the metaphor of a slow ascent and a rapid descent to capture the fleeting nature of life's achievements and the rapidity with which life can change.

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Life Death

By Guy de Maupassant

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