Naked Quote by Longfellow
““Our ingress into the world was naked and bare; our progress through the world is trouble and care; our egress from the world will be nobody knows where; but if we do well here we shall do well there.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The World’s Edge”, 1855
Life’s journey moves from vulnerability to struggle, ending unknown, but good deeds echo beyond.
In simple terms: Life starts naked, ends unknown, deeds matter.
Key Takeaway
Do good while you can.
Themes
life cycle
mortality
legacy
Mood
contemplative
solemn
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- birth
- career challenges
- death planning
Key Concepts
existentialism
ethics
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What legacy will you leave?
- How do you find meaning amid uncertainty?
A Different Perspective
Future is uncertain despite good deeds.
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