--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There will be a time, when you ask for…" description: "\"“There will be a time, when you ask for nothing but life.”\" — Lailah Gifty Akita" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b54/lailah-gifty-akita-11_ask_there-will-be-a-time-when-you-ask-for-no_1655008.jpg" --- # There will be a time, when you ask for nothing but life. ![“There will be a time, when you ask for nothing but life.” quote by Lailah Gifty Akita](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b54/lailah-gifty-akita-11_ask_there-will-be-a-time-when-you-ask-for-no_1655008.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b54/lailah-gifty-akita-11_ask_there-will-be-a-time-when-you-ask-for-no_1655008.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b54/lailah-gifty-akita-11_ask_there-will-be-a-time-when-you-ask-for-no_1655008.jpg) > ““There will be a time, when you ask for nothing but life.”” [Lailah Gifty Akita](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/lailah-gifty-akita/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A future moment will arrive when you only desire to truly live, free of other wants. **In simple terms:** You’ll only want life itself. Key Takeaway Focus on living fully. Themes desire existence fulfillment Mood contemplative hopeful Type poetic inspirational When to use this quote - personal reflection - mindfulness practice - life coaching Key Concepts minimalism presence Questions to Reflect On - What does “only life” mean to you? - How can you prepare for that moment? 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