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Life's too short
Meaning
- This is a justification for doing something pleasant, skipping a tedious task, or forgiving someone. It is a philosophy of avoiding unnecessary misery.
Philosophical, comforting
Used in a sentence
- I know we should probably argue about the dishes, but life is too short.
- I am going to order the extra dessert because life is too short.
- Forgive him for forgetting your birthday, life is too short to hold onto that grudge.
The backstory
This sentiment has existed in various forms across cultures for centuries. It became a pervasive American catchphrase to encourage people to stop sweating the small stuff.
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