Death's alright. But not worth going through any extra trouble to get here. You miss everything when you're here... Even the pain. Even the despair.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Death is acceptable but not pursued actively, as life holds value even in pain.
- In plain terms
- Death is fine but not worth forcing.
- What can you take from it?
- Life has value even when painful.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What keeps you here?
- Is pain meaningful?
Another view
Some suffering removes all value.
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