Matshona DhliwayoIf you want to know how fortunate you are, visit three places: the slum, the hospital, and the cemetery.
About This Quote
This well known saying is about the value of life and how important it is for all of us to live each day to the fullest. The three places described in this quote represent our willingness to put our best possible effort into making our lives as good as we can possibly make them.
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