Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910)
Memento mori—remember death!
These are important words. If we kept in mind that we will soon inevitably die, our lives would be completely different. If a person knows that he will die in a half hour, he certainly will not bother doing trivial, stupid, or, especially, bad things during this half hour. Perhaps you have half a century before you die—what makes this any different from a half hour?
Leo Tolstoy
These words ring so profound to me.
They are not to be feared, they are an affirmation of life.
Savor every moment.
This is Day 1 of the 3 Day Quote Challenge.
Thank you to both Rich at Waffle Me This, and Judy at Edwina’s Episodes.
These are wonderful blogs, I am so glad to have found them.
https://wafflemethis.wordpress.com/2015/09/16/3-day-3-quote-challenge-day2/
http://edwinasepisodes.com/2015/09/16/episode-501-3-day-quote-challenge-day-2/
vanbytheriver 
Macabre at first van
But after reading the full thing how brilliant and how true. Carpe diem☺
Thanks, Rich, I thought the same thing. ☺
You are right Van, None of us know how long we have left so we ought to make the most of it. 🙂
Sometimes, it is good to be reminded. Thanks, Judy. ☺
I like what you have to say about this quote!
Tolstoy was intense, but I really appreciate the sentiment. Glad you approve, Lynn.💕
An awareness of mortality puts EVERYTHING into perspective. Nice choice, Van. Have a great day.
Thanks, Diana, I plan to do so…hope you do as well. 💕
Very true words indeed!
I agree, Erika, thanks and make it a good day ! ☺
Thank you and same to you, Van 🙂
oh I love this. I’ll have to put a post up about the day my life perspective changed to actually be meaningful and purposeful.
Look forward to that one, Bugs, I think we all have had a few moments of that wake up call. 💕
I just wrote it but have it scheduled for this afternoon. I guess it’s quire somber but relevant. Thank you for the inspiration.
The Death of Ivan Ilyach remains one of my favourite bits of literature.
*Ilyich
Ah..the man who discovered too late that he’d led an unauthentic life. I was a fan of Anna Karenina. Never could tackle War and Peace. Thanks, John.
Strong words, Van. I try every day to live as though it were my last day, with no regrets. Living fully. Not always possible, but yet that is my goal. I’ve learned by loosing my health 3 times how precious LIFE truly is. Thank you for this post, my friend. My Heart really needed to hear these words. Love, Amy ❤
💕 So glad you understand, and can appreciate the sentiment. Thanks always, Amy. xox
What a great quote Van, it’s so true! ❤
Diana xo
I believe so, Diana. Thanks. 💕