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“Nobody asked you about being born, nobody is going to ask you when the time comes for you to be taken away. Then why be worried? Birth happened to you; death will happen to you; who are you to come in between?” quote by Anonymous
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“Nobody asked you about being born, nobody is going to ask you when the time comes for you to be taken away. Then why be worried? Birth happened to you; death will happen to you; who are you to come in between?”

Anonymous

About This Quote

Source Poem: Unknown author, early 21st century

Life’s inevitable cycles render worries about birth and death futile; accept impermanence.

In simple terms: Birth and death are inevitable.

Key Takeaway

Accept life’s flow.

Themes

impermanence existence acceptance philosophy

Mood

reflective calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal loss
  • life transitions
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

stoicism existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does acceptance feel like?
  • How to honor life while accepting death?
A Different Perspective

May ignore emotional processing.

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