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If I take death into my life, acknowledge it, and face it squarely, I will free myself from the anxiety of death and the
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"If I take death into my life, acknowledge it, and face it squarely, I will free myself from the anxiety of death and the pettiness of life - and only then will I be free to become myself"

- Martin Heidegger

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The quote recommends that by acknowledging and accepting the reality of death, one can find a sense of flexibility and empowerment in life. It implies that the fear of death can limit one's capability to truly live and be oneself. By dealing with the inevitability of death, one can go beyond the trivialities and concerns of daily life and embrace a deeper sense of function and meaning. Simply put, only by accepting completion of life can we genuinely begin to live.

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Martin Heidegger This quote is written / told by Martin Heidegger between September 26, 1889 and May 26, 1976. He was a famous Philosopher from Germany. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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