How sweet! You still believe in death... that's just so... quaint. Well, sorry to pop your death bubble, but there's no such thing. So make the best of things. Any real belief in death is just wishful thinking. Don't waste good drugs on killing yourself. Share them with friends and have a party. Or send them to me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker dismisses belief in death as naive, urging people to enjoy life and share drugs instead of harming themselves.
- In plain terms
- He says death is a fantasy and encourages partying with drugs.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose life-joy over morbid thoughts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is the fear of death useful?
- How can we find meaning without self-destructive behavior?
Another view
Encouraging drug use can be dangerous and irresponsible.
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