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Life was given to me as a favor, so I may abandon it when it is one no longer
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"Life was given to me as a favor, so I may abandon it when it is one no longer"

- Charles de Secondat

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This quote by Charles de Secondat talks to the concept that life is a present, and that we need to be grateful for it. He suggests that life is something that we ought to value and value, but that we should likewise be prepared to let it go when it is no longer a favor. This might imply that when life ends up being too challenging or painful, we must be willing to accept that it is time to carry on. It could also imply that when life has served its function, we need to be prepared to accept that it is time to proceed to something else. In either case, the quote motivates us to be mindful of the preciousness of life and to be prepared to let it go when it is no longer a favor. This is a tip to make the most of our time here and to be grateful for the gift of life.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Charles de Secondat between January 18, 1689 and February 10, 1755. He/she was a famous Philosopher from France. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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