Living Condition

This quote, forwarded by @bourdieu, is unfortunately timely, coming from the recently-deceased José Saramago:

In the end we discover the only condition for living is to die.

Many people will go on about a higher purpose of life, and will try to tell you how to live your life.  I’m guilty of that – my current series of quote analyses can be seen as my advice for living.

You are, of course, free to take or leave any advice given to you; this is especially true about general life guides.  I believe that this is what Saramago was saying; as much as you may be told that there are terms and conditions for living a full life, the fullness of your life is measured between your birth bed and your deathbed.

The fullness of your existence, however, is measured by your influence on others; as long as that influence exists, you can be said to exist as well.  So make your plans to last beyond the grave, but don’t fear it.