I mean for all of us.

Even for my sister, who has got a headache and is gone to lie down." He shook gently Renouard's arm.

"Yes, for all of us! One may meditate on life endlessly, one may even have a poor opinion of it--but the fact remains that we have only one life to live.

And it is short.

Think of that, my young friend." He released Renouard's arm and stepped out of the shade opening his parasol.