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“Death devours not only those who have been cooked by old age; it also feasts on those who are half-cooked and even those who are raw.” quote by Mokokoma Mokhonoana
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““Death devours not only those who have been cooked by old age; it also feasts on those who are half-cooked and even those who are raw.””

Mokokoma Mokhonoana

About This Quote

Source Proverb collection, 2015

Death spares no one, whether they are seasoned, half‑experienced, or untouched.

In simple terms: Death takes everyone, regardless of experience.

Key Takeaway

Live fully now.

Themes

mortality inevitability humility

Mood

somber thoughtful

Type

cultural philosophical

When to use this quote

  • health crises
  • aging
  • risk‑taking
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

life’s brevity equalizing force existential truth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view affect your choices?
  • What does “half‑cooked” symbolize?
A Different Perspective

May cause fatalism.

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