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“Sometimes I think the dead have it easy. The difficult part is staying alive, and more than that, wanting to stay alive.” quote by Andrea Busfield
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““Sometimes I think the dead have it easy. The difficult part is staying alive, and more than that, wanting to stay alive.””

Andrea Busfield

About This Quote

Source Essay: Reflections on mortality, 2020

Life is hard; the dead seem at ease, but staying alive and wanting to live is the real challenge.

In simple terms: Living is difficult, but wanting to live is harder.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate desire for life.

Themes

mortality existence motivation

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • personal growth
  • daily motivation

Key Concepts

philosophical outlook psychology resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What gives you purpose to keep living?
  • How do you cope with existential difficulty?
A Different Perspective

Desire to live can be fragile and fluctuate.

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