As you read, consider this: is it better to leave a lasting legacy of recognized talent (as Poe did), or to have been financially successful in life and almost completely forgotten in death (Griswold)?

In my opinion it is better to have financial success in life and to be almost forgotten in death, like Griswold.

Explanation:

Of course, having the talent recognized for centuries as Edgar Alan Poe is rewarding, but that reward is not savored and lived. Being valued even after your death will not really change your life or bring you any comfort, whatever the destiny your soul took. For this reason, we can consider that it is much more rewarding to have financial success during life, even if his works are almost forgotten, as is the case with Griswold. This is because you will be able to enjoy your financial success, have a comfortable life, fulfill many desires, not be in need and have a high quality of life. What happens after you die is irrelevant to you, which is why it is important to take advantage of your work while you are alive.

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