John ChristopherA man faced death, but when death drew back forgot it until the next time.
About This Quote
The concept in this quote is one that is repeated in many forms. The idea that the only time that life feels real is when you are in the midst of your biggest challenges. That’s because we forget just how much we take for granted. We forget how lucky we were to be alive and well and walking around each day. We forget just how good we have it and just how lucky we are to live our lives as we do.
Source: The Sword Of The Spirits
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