Let every man in mankind's frailty consider his last day…
““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.””
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.
Live modestly, accept life's fragility.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- End‑of‑life planning
- risk assessment
- spiritual contemplation
- daily gratitude
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does awareness of mortality shape choices?
- What comforts help face life's pain?
Human desire for comfort can ignore inevitable suffering.