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The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.
"The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long."— Lao Tzu
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Meaning of this quote
Intensity is compared with a flame consuming its fuel quickly. The image reflects on limited time and the cost of burning through one’s resources.
Key takeaway:
Consider the sustainability of an intense pace.
Origin of the quote
Close variant of dialogue from Blade Runner (1982).
Who actually said this?
Likely misattributedStenudd traces the image to modern film dialogue, not the Tao Te Ching. The film uses light rather than flame.
