Assessment Quote by Diane Ackerman
“Don't just live the length of your life - live the width of it as well.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Art of Living”, 1995
Live fully by expanding experiences beyond lifespan.
In simple terms: Live broadly, not just long.
Key Takeaway
Seek depth and breadth in life.
Themes
life
mindfulness
expansion
purpose
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- travel
- learning
- creative projects
- volunteering
Key Concepts
Philosophy
psychology
well‑being
Questions to Reflect On
- What does 'width of life' mean to you?
- How can you broaden daily experiences?
A Different Perspective
Time constraints limit breadth.
![“Symbolic of life, hair bolts from our head[s]. Like the earth, it can be harvested, but it will rise again. We can change its color and texture when the mood strikes us, but in time it will return to its original form, just as Nature will in time turn our precisely laid-out cities into a weed-way.” quote by Diane Ackerman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/707/diane-ackerman-1035_cities_symbolic-of-life-hair-bolts-from-our-hea_194991.jpg)
