"Mourir est douloureusement amer mais l'idée de devoir mourir sans avoir vécu est insupportable"
— Erich Fromm
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Living life fully is much more important than just being alive. Imagine if someone spends all their time working and never does anything they love. When they get older or if they get sick, they might feel really sad thinking they never enjoyed their life. This sadness is much worse than just the fear of dying. For example, if someone loves painting but never takes up a brush because they're always busy with work, they might regret never creating art. To avoid this, it's important to make time for passions and happiness. This way, when the end comes, you can feel you truly lived your life.
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