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To leave this life, to me, is a sweet prospect. When you…

“To leave this life, to me, is a sweet prospect. When you read this I will be quite dead and no answer will be possible. All I can say is that I offered you love, and the best I could. All I got in return in the end was a kick in the teeth. Thus I die alone and unloved. As you sowed, so shall you…” quote by David Ferrie
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“To leave this life, to me, is a sweet prospect. When you read this I will be quite dead and no answer will be possible. All I can say is that I offered you love, and the best I could. All I got in return in the end was a kick in the teeth. Thus I die alone and unloved. As you sowed, so shall you reap.”

David Ferrie

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A reflection on dying unloved after offering love, ending with a bitter realization of unreciprocated effort.

In simple terms: Love given without return leads to loneliness.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the need for mutual love.

Themes

love loneliness betrayal retribution finality regret

Mood

somber reflective melancholic

Type

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When to use this quote

  • relationship endings
  • personal introspection
  • acceptance of outcomes

Key Concepts

unrequited love personal sacrifice life reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you change about giving love?
  • How can you protect yourself from repeated hurt?
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