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“You'll be old and you never lived, and you kind of feel silly to lie down and die and to never have lived, to have been a job chaser and never have lived.” quote by Gertrude Stein
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“You'll be old and you never lived, and you kind of feel silly to lie down and die and to never have lived, to have been a job chaser and never have lived.”

Gertrude Stein

About This Quote

A reflection on a life spent chasing work rather than truly living, feeling regret at the end.

In simple terms: Regret over a work‑centric life.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize experiences over career.

Themes

regret life meaning career mortality

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • retirement
  • life coaching
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

existentialism time legacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you have done differently?
  • How can you balance work and living now?
A Different Perspective

Life may be too late to change habits.

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