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Every shot has its commission, d'ye see? We must all die…

“Every shot has its commission, d'ye see? We must all die at one time, as the saying is.” quote by Tobias Smollett
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“Every shot has its commission, d'ye see? We must all die at one time, as the saying is.”

Tobias Smollett

About This Quote

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

Life is fleeting and all must face death, so actions have consequences and are measured.

In simple terms: Life is short and actions have costs.

Key Takeaway

Act responsibly, knowing mortality.

Themes

mortality responsibility consequence

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • financial decisions
  • health choices

Key Concepts

existentialism ethical accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance risk with inevitability?
  • What responsibilities arise from knowing life’s brevity?
A Different Perspective

Risk assessment often overlooks unpredictable events.

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