Quote by Terry Pratchett

If you stop telling people it's all sorted out after they're dead, they might try sorting it out while they're alive.

If you stop telling people it's all sorted out after they're

Summary

This quote suggests that by withholding the prospect of resolution and clarity until after death, people are discouraged from actively seeking resolution and taking control of their lives in the present moment. It implies that if we stop enticing individuals with the notion that everything will be resolved after they pass away, there is a higher likelihood that they will proactively work towards finding solutions and achieving personal fulfillment while they are still alive.

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Spirituality

By Terry Pratchett

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