Skip to content

It's the possibility that when you're dead you might still…

“It's the possibility that when you're dead you might still go on hurting that bothers me.” quote by Keri Hulme
Download Open image
“It's the possibility that when you're dead you might still go on hurting that bothers me.”

Keri Hulme

About This Quote

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

The fear of lingering pain after death highlights anxiety about unresolved suffering and the unknown.

In simple terms: Worry about pain after death.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge and address lingering hurts.

Themes

mortality pain existential anxiety

Mood

somber thoughtful

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • end‑of‑life care
  • therapy sessions
  • personal reflection
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

grief processing psychological closure spiritual beliefs

Questions to Reflect On

  • What unresolved pain might you carry?
  • How can you find peace with mortality?
A Different Perspective

Some find comfort in acceptance rather than fear.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Keri Hulme

Explore all 23 Keri Hulme quotes

More Bother quotes

Browse all 1,604 Bother quotes