If we spoke a different language, we would perceive a somewhat different world.
Ludwig WittgensteinRead
Death is not an event in life: we do not live to experience death. If we take eternity to mean not infinite temporal duration but timelessness, then eternal life belongs to those who live in the present.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes that life should be lived in the present rather than focusing on death as an event.
Ludwig Wittgenstein suggests that death should not be seen as a significant event in our lives; rather, we should focus on living fully in the present moment. He posits that true eternal life is not about living for an infinite duration of time but about embracing timelessness and the richness of our current experiences.
Themes
LifeDeathPresentEternityTimelessness
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about embracing life, one might say this quote to encourage living in the moment.
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