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“Long-lived persons have one or two lines which extend through the whole hand; short-lived persons have two lines not extending through the whole hand.” quote by Aristotle
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“Long-lived persons have one or two lines which extend through the whole hand; short-lived persons have two lines not extending through the whole hand.”

Aristotle

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Source Treatise: Unknown work attributed to Aristotle, date unknown

Long‑lived people have a continuous line across their palm, while short‑lived people have fragmented lines that don’t span the whole hand.

In simple terms: Longevity is linked to continuity and completeness, as symbolized by an unbroken palm line.

Key Takeaway

Seek continuity and wholeness in life.

Themes

longevity continuity symbolism fate

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical observational

When to use this quote

  • health practices
  • life planning
  • legacy building

Key Concepts

philosophy metaphor determinism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you see patterns that predict longevity?
  • How can you create continuity in your life?
A Different Perspective

Life length isn’t solely determined by palm lines; many factors influence it.

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