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Choice Quote by Dr. Robert Anthony

“Everything in your life is a matter of choice. There are only two things we have no choice about. We cannot avoid these two things no matter how hard we try. The first is that we must die. Death is an absolute certainty, and the second thing we have no choice about is that we must live until we…” quote by Dr. Robert Anthony
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““Everything in your life is a matter of choice. There are only two things we have no choice about. We cannot avoid these two things no matter how hard we try. The first is that we must die. Death is an absolute certainty, and the second thing we have no choice about is that we must live until we die. Now understand this - everything else in your life that you think you have to do, or are forced to do, is a choice””

Dr. Robert Anthony

About This Quote

Source Book: "The Power of Choice", 2015

Life’s only certainties are birth and death; everything else is a decision, emphasizing personal responsibility.

In simple terms: You control all actions except dying.

Key Takeaway

Choose actions wisely.

Themes

choice responsibility life death

Mood

motivational serious

Type

philosophical self-help

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • relationships
  • health habits

Key Concepts

free will determinism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What choices are you avoiding?
  • How does recognizing mortality affect your priorities?
A Different Perspective

Ignoring the inevitability of death can lead to denial and poor choices.

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