“Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.”— Elbert Hubbard
What it means
Responsibility matters, but excessive seriousness can magnify ordinary problems and remove joy. Remembering life's limits can help us choose proportion, humour and presence.
Context
Hubbard’s humor reminded people to embrace lightheartedness.
Reflect
Which current concern might feel different if you viewed it from a five-year perspective?
Today’s action
Do one playful or light-hearted thing today without needing it to be productive.
About Elbert Hubbard
American writer and philosopher known for pithy, inspirational sayings.