
Memento mori is a Latin phrase that means "remember that you must die," serving as an artistic and philosophical reminder of human mortality.
Meaning and Purpose
• Core Idea: It urges people to remember that life is short and death is certain.
• Goal: Instead of causing fear, the practice aims to bring clarity, remove trivial worries, and inspire people to live fully and virtuously.
• Historical Roots: Explored deeply in ancient [What Is Memento Mori? | Daily Stoic] by Stoic philosophers like Seneca and Marcus Aurelius, who used the thought of death to prioritize meaningful actions.