Grief doesn't have a plot. It isn't smooth. There is no beginning and middle and end.
Ann HoodRead
Wouldn't it be terrible if you'd spent all your life doing everything you were supposed to do, didn't drink, didn't smoke, didn't eat things, took lots of exercise, all the things you didn't want to do, and suddenly one day you were run over by a big red bus, and as the wheels were crunching into you you'd say 'Oh my god, I could have got so drunk last night!' That's the way you should live your life, as if tomorrow you'll be run over by a big red bus.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Live life to the fullest and embrace joy, as tomorrow is uncertain.
This quote emphasizes the importance of enjoying life and not just adhering to societal expectations or limitations. It suggests that one should live passionately and take risks, as life is unpredictable and could end at any moment, making the pursuit of joy essential.
Themes
LifeJoyRiskEnjoymentCarpe Diem
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a motivational speech to encourage people to seize the day.
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