Quote by Anais Nin

I postpone death by living, by suffering, by error, by risking, by giving, by losing.

I postpone death by living, by suffering, by error, by riski

Summary

This quote suggests that instead of fearing death and clinging to safety, the speaker chooses to confront life head-on. By embracing life's challenges, including suffering, making mistakes, taking risks, giving and even losing, they feel that they are postponing death itself. It highlights the idea that living fully and passionately is a way to prolong and make the most of one's existence.

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Death

By Anais Nin

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