--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There are only two things to worry about…" description: "\"“There are only two things to worry about, either you are healthy or you are sick. If you are healthy, then there is nothing to worry about. But if you..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/225/wolfgang-riebe-83764_fear_there-are-only-two-things-to-worry-about_553358.jpg" --- # There are only two things to worry about, either you are… ![“There are only two things to worry about, either you are healthy or you are sick. If you are healthy, then there is nothing to worry about. But if you are sick there are only two things to worry about, either you will get well or you will die. If you get well, then there is nothing to worry about…” quote by Wolfgang Riebe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/225/wolfgang-riebe-83764_fear_there-are-only-two-things-to-worry-about_553358.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/225/wolfgang-riebe-83764_fear_there-are-only-two-things-to-worry-about_553358.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/225/wolfgang-riebe-83764_fear_there-are-only-two-things-to-worry-about_553358.jpg) > ““There are only two things to worry about, either you are healthy or you are sick. If you are healthy, then there is nothing to worry about. But if you are sick there are only two things to worry about, either you will get well or you will die. If you get well, then there is nothing to worry about. But if you die there are only two things to worry about, either you will go to heaven or to hell. If you go to heaven, then there is nothing to worry about. And if you to go hell, you'll be so darn busy shaking hands with your friends you won't have time to worry.”” Wolfgang Riebe ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Life's concerns reduce to health, recovery or death, and afterlife destiny, each with its own focus. **In simple terms:** Life concerns simplify to health, death, and afterlife. Key Takeaway Focus on health and present actions. Themes health mortality afterlife choice Mood thoughtful serious Type philosophical contemplative When to use this quote - medical decisions - spiritual practices - end‑of‑life planning - daily wellness - ethical debates Key Concepts existentialism determinism Questions to Reflect On - How do you prioritize health? - What do you believe happens after death? 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