We look at death from the selfish side, like: 'That guy died. Oh, it's so sad.' Why is it sad? He's away from all of this bad stuff that's here on Earth. I mean, at the worst, he's just somewhere quiet, no nothing. At best, he's an angel: or he's a spirit somewhere. What is so bad about that?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker reframes death as relief from suffering or a peaceful state.
- In plain terms
- He thinks dying might be good because it ends bad stuff on Earth.
- What can you take from it?
- Death can be seen as peace rather than tragedy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you think happens after death?
- Is death a relief or a tragedy?
Another view
This view may not comfort everyone facing loss.
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