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I'm not interested in my legacy. I made up a word: 'live-acy.' I'm more interested in living.
John Glenn
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Legacy isn't as important as how we choose to live in the present.

In this quote, John Glenn emphasizes the significance of focusing on the present and the way we live our lives rather than being preoccupied with the idea of leaving a legacy. He introduces the term 'live-acy' to suggest that active, meaningful living is more valuable than the reputation or impact one leaves behind after death.

Themes

LegacyLive-AcyPresentLifeMeaning

In practice

Example use cases

A speaker at a motivational seminar might quote this to inspire the audience to focus on their current actions.

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