That was great, Cardy! I thought it was gonna be a downer when I saw the title, but the words are so true. I'm gonna copy that one. Words to live by.
It was just my translation but close to the Spanish. I found one English version on the internet which does not do it justice.
I liked this line:
He dies slowly who avoids passion and its eddy of emotions; that can rescue the decaying brightness of eyes and hearts.