'Excellent; all is well. The 'everlasting tedium' exactly countervenes the 'immediate onset of death' and I am left only with the 'canker' which, in the person of Firx, already afflicts me. One must use his wits in dealing with maledictions.' - Cugel
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Cugel notes that enduring boredom counters the fear of death, leaving only a personal ailment to manage.
- In plain terms
- Dealing with boredom helps manage the fear of death.
- What can you take from it?
- Use wit to handle life's curses.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you face death?
- Is boredom a curse?
Another view
Boredom may not always help.
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