One said of suicide, As long as one has brains one should…
“One said of suicide, As long as one has brains one should not blow them out. And another answered, But when one has ceased to have them, too often one cannot.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Suicide is rational only when one retains mental capacity; once mental faculties cease, the decision becomes impossible.
In simple terms: Suicide needs a rational mind; without it, one cannot decide.
Key Takeaway
Preserve mental health to maintain autonomy over life choices.
Themes
suicide
reason
mental health
autonomy
philosophy
Mood
somber
analytical
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Mental health counseling
- ethical debates
- personal crises
- philosophical discussions
Key Concepts
Ethics
Existentialism
Psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What role do emotions play in decisions about life?
- Can rationality fully capture the complexity of suicide?
A Different Perspective
The view may ignore emotional suffering beyond rationality.