He who knows how to live, lives as if he were dead. He who knows how to die, dies as if he were alive.
Daoist philosopher
He who knows how to live, lives as if he were dead. He who knows how to die, dies as if he were alive.
Daoist philosopher
Zhuangzi, Chapter 6, 'The Great and Venerable Teacher'
c. 4th century BCE
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