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“I know I was born and I know that I'll die. The in-between is mine.” quote by James Merrow
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“I know I was born and I know that I'll die. The in-between is mine.”

James Merrow

About This Quote

Source Poem: Unknown, author James Merrow

Life is a finite span with a personal middle period that we control.

In simple terms: Life's middle is ours to shape.

Key Takeaway

Own your present.

Themes

mortality personal agency time

Mood

reflective determined

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career choices
  • relationships
  • creative projects
  • health decisions

Key Concepts

existentialism self‑determination

Questions to Reflect On

  • How will you use your time?
  • What does ownership mean to you?
A Different Perspective

The middle can feel constrained by external expectations.

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