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“Let every man in mankind's frailty consider his last day; and let none presume on his good fortune until he find Life, at his death, a memory without pain.” quote by Sophocles
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““Let every man in mankind's frailty consider his last day; and let none presume on his good fortune until he find Life, at his death, a memory without pain.””

Sophocles

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The passage urges humility about fate, urging people not to assume good fortune until life's end, when pain may be absent.

In simple terms: Don’t count on luck until death, when pain ends.

Key Takeaway

Live modestly, accept life's fragility.

Themes

mortality humility philosophy fate existence

Mood

somber thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • End‑of‑life planning
  • risk assessment
  • spiritual contemplation
  • daily gratitude

Key Concepts

Stoicism Greek tragedy ethical reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does awareness of mortality shape choices?
  • What comforts help face life's pain?
A Different Perspective

Human desire for comfort can ignore inevitable suffering.

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