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Better to live one day as a tiger than a thousand years as a sheep.
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The quote values a short life of courage, strength, and independence over a much longer life marked by passivity and obedience. “Tiger” represents a bold, powerful way of living, while “sheep” represents following others without resistance. Its point is that the quality and spirit of a life may matter more than how long it lasts.
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