• Dr. Bob@lemmy.ca
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    10 months ago

    Memento mori is a caution against excessive pride. We are all equal in the grave and we are all going to die. Memento mori tokens or reminders were carried by powerful people to remind them to temper their decisions and maintain humility. Definitely not the “fuck it” attitude of YOLO.