I have long ago lost my belief in immortality also my…
““I have long ago lost my belief in immortality also my interest in it… I have sampled this life and it is sufficient… Annihilation has no terrors for me, because I have already tried it before I was born… There was a peace, a serenity, an absence of all sense of responsibility, an absence of worry, an absence of care, grief, perplexity; and the presence of a deep content and unbroken satisfaction in that hundred million years of holiday which I look back upon with a tender longing and with a grateful desire to resume, when the opportunity comes.?””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker finds peace in the idea of non‑existence, viewing death as a serene, responsibility‑free state after a long, contented existence.
In simple terms: Death is seen as a calm, endless holiday.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the present without fearing inevitable oblivion.
Themes
mortality
peace
existentialism
contentment
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
existential
When to use this quote
- end‑of‑life planning
- mindfulness practice
- creative writing
- academic study
Key Concepts
philosophy
literature
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the thought of non‑existence affect your daily choices?
- Can you find meaning without relying on an afterlife?
A Different Perspective
The view may ignore natural human desire for legacy and connection, and could be unsettling for many.