Length Quote by Avicenna
![“I [prefer] a short life with width to a narrow one with length.” quote by Avicenna](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/44d/avicenna-19211_length_i-prefer-a-short-life-with-width-to-a-na_1611059.jpg)
“I [prefer] a short life with width to a narrow one with length.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Book of Healing, 1020
Advocates a life rich in diverse experiences over a long, narrow one
In simple terms: Prefer breadth of experience to length of life
Key Takeaway
Seek varied experiences and relationships
Themes
philosophy
life balance
humanism
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- traveling
- learning new languages
- cultivating friendships
Key Concepts
existential meaning
personal fulfillment
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “width” mean to you personally?
- How can you integrate depth within a broad life?
A Different Perspective
May sacrifice depth for breadth
![“Pure earth does not petrify, because the predominance of dryness over [i.e. in] the earth endows it not with coherence but rather with crumbliness. In general, stone is formed in two ways only (a) through the hardening of clay, and (b) by the congelation [of waters].” quote by Avicenna](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4b0/avicenna-19211_clay_pure-earth-does-not-petrify-because-the_878916.jpg)
