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“I agree that we should work and prolong the functions of life as far as we can, and hope that Death may find me planting my cabbages, but indifferent to him and still more to the unfinished state of my garden.” quote by Michel de Montaigne
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“I agree that we should work and prolong the functions of life as far as we can, and hope that Death may find me planting my cabbages, but indifferent to him and still more to the unfinished state of my garden.”

Michel de Montaigne

About This Quote

Source Essay: "On Death", 1580

Advocates living fully, tending one’s garden, and meeting death with indifference.

In simple terms: Live fully, tend your garden, greet death calmly.

Key Takeaway

Focus on personal growth and simple joys.

Themes

mortality gardening philosophy

Mood

reflective serene

Type

philosophical contemplative

When to use this quote

  • daily gardening
  • personal projects
  • legacy planning

Key Concepts

stoicism existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What is your personal “garden”?
  • How do you prepare for mortality?
A Different Perspective

May ignore societal responsibilities.

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