Summary
This quote highlights the existential reality of human life – the inevitability of death. It suggests that death acts as a constraining limit that can be disheartening and demoralizing. Despite our aspirations, achievements, and desires, the certainty of death reminds us of our ultimate finitude and vulnerability. It serves as a reminder to embrace and make the most of our limited time on Earth, while motivating us to seek meaning and purpose in our pursuits.
Topics
Death
By Umberto Eco