thinking

...the true disciple of philosophy is likely to be misunderstood by other men; they do not perceive that he is ever pursuing death and dying; and if this is true, why, having had the desire of death all his life long, should he repine at that which he has always been pursuing and desiring?

i'd argue we are all pursuing death and dying, whether it be via philosophy, addiction, or heedless ambition. some of us just fool ourselves into thinking it's in pursuit of a full and rich life, but what is a full and rich life but a comfortable death without regrets?