Mark twain Quote by Christopher McDougall
““Let us live so that when we come to die, even the undertaker will be sorry,” Mark Twain used to say.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast, 2018, discussing mortality and legacy
Live fully so that even those who handle your remains feel regret at your untimely death.
In simple terms: Live a life that makes death mournful.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate a life of purpose and impact.
Themes
philosophy
mortality
legacy
inspiration
Mood
thoughtful
motivational
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career choices
- community service
- personal development
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
existential meaning
ethical living
personal responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What does a meaningful life look like to you?
- How can you influence others positively?
A Different Perspective
Some may view this as morbid motivation.
![“The critique of social inequality, which is very much a part of my story, came about naturally from my recollection of Huck and Tom and the controversy surrounding [Mark] Twain's use of them and from my own passionate interest in civil rights, animal rights, and the right of Earth to survive…” quote by Norman Lock](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/26b/norman-lock-21222_animal_the-critique-of-social-inequality-which_145721.jpg)
