Chance Quote by Nikos Kazantzakis
“Once more there sounded within me the terrible warning that there is only one life for all men, that there is only one life for all men, that there is no other and that all that can be enjoyed must be enjoyed here. In eternity no other chance will be given to us.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Zorba the Greek, 1946
Life is singular; enjoy it fully now because eternity offers no second chance.
In simple terms: One life, live it now.
Key Takeaway
Live fully in the present.
Themes
existence
joy
mortality
Mood
poetic
urgent
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal goals
- travel
- relationships
Key Concepts
existentialism
carpe diem
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “enjoyed here” mean to you?
- How can you balance present joy with future responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue for planning beyond the present.
