Quote by Jean de la Bruyere

Man has but three events in his life: to be born, to live, and to die. He is not conscious of his birth, he suffers at his death and he forgets to live.

Man has but three events in his life: to be born, to live, a

Summary

This quote suggests that human life can be reduced to three main events: birth, life, and death. The author argues that while a person is unaware of their birth, they experience suffering and fear at death, and often forget to truly live during the course of their existence. It implies that people are consumed by concerns about mortality and fail to fully appreciate and engage with the present, leading to a life lived in a forgetful and possibly unfulfilled state.

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By Jean de la Bruyere

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