--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Life is granted to no man on a permanent…" description: "\"Life is granted to no man on a permanent basis. It is a privilege, and we must use out time wisely. It is up to each of us to make of it what we can\" —..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a83/mifune-263259_inspiration_life-is-granted-to-no-man-on-a-permanent_2335536.jpg" --- # Life is granted to no man on a permanent basis. It is a… ![“Life is granted to no man on a permanent basis. It is a privilege, and we must use out time wisely. It is up to each of us to make of it what we can” quote by Mifune](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a83/mifune-263259_inspiration_life-is-granted-to-no-man-on-a-permanent_2335536.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a83/mifune-263259_inspiration_life-is-granted-to-no-man-on-a-permanent_2335536.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a83/mifune-263259_inspiration_life-is-granted-to-no-man-on-a-permanent_2335536.jpg) > “Life is granted to no man on a permanent basis. It is a privilege, and we must use out time wisely. It is up to each of us to make of it what we can” [Mifune](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mifune/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Life is temporary, a privilege; we must use time wisely and shape it purposefully. **In simple terms:** Life is a fleeting privilege. Key Takeaway Use time wisely. Themes life privilege time wisdom purpose Mood inspirational thoughtful urgent Type Inspiration:1 Life:1 Privilege:1 Time:1 Wisdom:1 Life Granted:0 Man Permanent:0 Granted Man:0 When to use this quote - career planning - personal health - relationships - volunteering - education Key Concepts existentialism motivation personal development philosophy Questions to Reflect On - How do you prioritize time? - What privileges do you recognize? 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