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While we have the gift of life, it seems to me the only tragedy is to allow part of us to die - whether it is our spirit
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"While we have the gift of life, it seems to me the only tragedy is to allow part of us to die - whether it is our spirit, our creativity or our glorious uniqueness"

- Gilda Radner

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In this quote, Gilda Radner reviews the preciousness of life and the disaster of not completely embracing it. She thinks that the true tragedy is not physical death, however rather the death of our spirit, imagination, and individuality. Radner highlights the value of living life to the fullest and not letting any part of ourselves fade away. Our spirit, creativity, and individuality are what make us who we are, and to lose them would be a great loss. Radner's words function as a reminder to cherish and support these elements of ourselves, as they are what make life genuinely significant.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Gilda Radner between June 28, 1946 and May 20, 1989. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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