“We all have two lives. The second one starts when we realise we only have one.” – is commonly attributed to Tom Hiddleston, especially on social media and motivational pages.
However, there is no verifiable source (interview, speech, or publication) confirming that Hiddleston actually said or wrote it.
In reality, the quote is more credibly linked to Confucius, or at least paraphrased from a sentiment attributed to him:
“We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one.”
The version attributed to Hiddleston is likely a modernised paraphrase.
We often live on autopilot – until something wakes us up.
When we truly realise life is short, we start living with more purpose.
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