I wish I wouldn't exist at all.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses a wish to not exist at all.
- In plain terms
- He wishes he had never been born.
- What can you take from it?
- Existence can feel burdensome.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes existence feel heavy?
- How do you respond to such wishes?
Another view
A momentary wish does not predict long term state.
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