Choices Quote by Terry Pratchett
“I would like to die peacefully with Thomas Tallis on my iPod before the disease takes me over and I hope that will not be for quite some time to come, because if I knew that I could die at any time I wanted, then suddenly every day would be as precious as a million pounds, if I knew that I could die, I would live. My life, my death, my choice.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Continent, Terry Pratchett, 1998
Contemplating mortality makes each day feel valuable, urging intentional living.
In simple terms: Knowing death is near makes life precious.
Key Takeaway
Live fully, cherish each day.
Themes
mortality
mindfulness
value of life
existentialism
intentional living
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- health decisions
- daily gratitude
- legacy planning
- creative expression
Key Concepts
impermanence
presence
choice
meaning
existential reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you change daily habits if you felt time limited?
- What does “precious” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
If death feels distant, urgency may fade.
![“I [...] vowed that rather than let Alzheimer's take me, I would take it. I would live my life as ever to the full and die, before the disease mounted its last attack, in my own home, in a chair on the lawn, with a brandy in my hand to wash down whatever modern version of the "Brompton cocktail"…” quote by Terry Pratchett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f3b/terry-pratchett-19_alzheimer_i-vowed-that-rather-than-let-alzheimer-s_428272.jpg)
