Don't be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life. You don't have to live forever, you just have to live.

Natalie Babbitt
Don't be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived...
Don't be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived...
Don't be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived...
Don't be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived...
About This Quote

Sometimes we get so caught up in the little things that we fail to realize that not every day is going to be a good day. Life is short and we need to make the most of it. We need to live each day as if it was our last and take nothing for granted.

Source: Tuck Everlasting

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