Quote by Michel de Montaigne

I want death to find me planting my cabbage

I want death to find me planting my cabbage

Summary

This quote expresses a simple and unique perspective on life and death. It implies a desire for a peaceful and fulfilling existence. The act of planting cabbage symbolizes the choice of a simple and meaningful life, focusing on the joys of tending to nature and reaping its rewards. By stating that they want death to find them in this state, the speaker is conveying their satisfaction with a quiet and contented life, suggesting a readiness and acceptance of the inevitable end.

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Death

By Michel de Montaigne

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