Worrying about how you'll be remembered is pointless. Better to try to live your life in such a way that people will respect you while you're still alive. (Charles Cumming)

Worrying about how you'll be remembered is pointless. Better to try to live your life in such a way that people will respect you while you're still alive.

Charles Cumming

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