Art Quote by Jarod Kintz
““Some people create war and misery, some create wealth and money, and some create ideas and art. But we all create our own deaths, fashioned out of our lives. Nobody will remember how you died, if nobody remembers how you lived. Forgoing freak accidents, we all choose how we die by how we live. Suicide, old age, AIDS, Cirrhosis of the liver, our deaths tell of how we lived. And even in a freak accident, if we are worth remembering, our lives will overshadow our deaths. If Henry Ford had gotten run over by a Mercedes, people would still remember him as the driver of the hit and run that changed history with his automobile assembly lines.””
About This Quote
It reflects that individuals shape their legacy through how they live, and that the manner of death is a consequence of life's choices.
In simple terms: Live meaningfully; death reflects life.
Key Takeaway
Live with purpose.
Themes
legacy
mortality
choice
meaning
life
death
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- health choices
- artistic creation
- social impact
Key Concepts
personal responsibility
legacy building
existential meaning
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions define your legacy?
- How do you want to be remembered?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on death may cause anxiety, ignoring uncertainty.
