Don't just live the length of your life - live the width of it as well.
Diane AckermanRead
What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play; Life is a cabaret, old chum, Come to the cabaret.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of social interaction and experiencing life rather than isolating oneself.
This quote encourages individuals to engage with the world and enjoy the moments that life has to offer. It suggests that sitting alone in solitude is unfulfilling and that camaraderie, joy, and shared experiences are essential to appreciating life. The metaphor of life being a cabaret illustrates the idea that life can be vibrant and full of performance and spectacle, inviting people to partake in its richness.
In practice
Sharing this quote during a discussion about the importance of social connections.
Don't just live the length of your life - live the width of it as well.
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I believe the risks I take are justified by the sheer love of the life I lead.
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