“Though one should live a hundred years without wisdom and mental discipline, better indeed is a single day lived with wisdom and contemplative mindfulness.”
Canonical Pali Original: Yo ca vassasataṃ jīve, duppañño asamāhito; Ekāhaṃ jīvitaṃ seyyo, paññavantassa jhāyino.
— Gautam Buddha
The Awakened One, Founder of Dhamma
Pali Canon: Dhammapada 8.111 prioritizing the depth, wisdom, and moral quality of life over mere numerical longevity.