Quote by Umberto Eco

We have a limit, a very discouraging, humiliating limit: death.

We have a limit, a very discouraging, humiliating limit: dea

Summary

This quote highlights the existential reality of human life â€“ 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.

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