01/08/2026
Purposeful action over complacency means the real tragedy isn't dying, but wasting life by failing to live authentically, embrace risks, pursue passions, and align with virtue, as true fulfillment comes from living fully now, not just existing until death. Psychologically, this stoic quote combats fear of failure (the risk) by reframing death as a natural endpoint, highlighting the greater risk of regret and unrealized potential. Courage and present-moment awareness are needed to live fully.