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Fish die belly upward, and rise to the surface. Its their way of falling
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"Fish die belly upward, and rise to the surface. Its their way of falling"

- Andre Gide

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This quote by Andre Gide is a metaphor for life and death. It suggests that when we die, we may not constantly have the ability to manage the circumstances of our death, however we can still discover a method to make it meaningful. The image of a fish passing away belly-upward and rising to the surface area is an effective one, as it suggests that even in death, we can still discover a way to make our lives meaningful. It recommends that even in death, we can still discover a method to make our lives significant and that our lives can still have a positive effect on the world. This quote motivates us to take advantage of our lives and to make certain that our lives have a lasting effect on the world, even after we are gone. It is a pointer that even in death, we can still make a difference and that our lives can still have a positive effect on the world.

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Andre Gide This quote is written / told by Andre Gide between November 22, 1869 and February 19, 1951. He was a famous Novelist from France. The author also have 40 other quotes.

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