ROY [COHN]:Please. Let me finish. Few people know this and…
![“ROY [COHN]:Please. Let me finish. Few people know this and I’m telling you this only because. . . . I’m not afraid of death. What can death bring that I haven’t faced? I’ve lived; life is the worst. (Gently mocking himself) Listen to me, I’m a philosopher. Joe. You must do this. You must must…” quote by Tony Kushner](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/477/tony-kushner-2204_afraid-of-death_roy-cohn-please-let-me-finish-few-people_2246365.jpg)
““ROY [COHN]:Please. Let me finish. Few people know this and I’m telling you this only because. . . . I’m not afraid of death. What can death bring that I haven’t faced? I’ve lived; life is the worst. (Gently mocking himself) Listen to me, I’m a philosopher. Joe. You must do this. You must must must. Love, that’s a trap. Responsibility; that’s a trap, too. Like a father to a son I tell you this: Life is full of horror; nobody escapes, nobody; save yourself. Whatever pulls on you, whatever needs from you, threatens you. Don’t be afraid; people are so afraid; don’t be afraid to live in the raw wind, naked, alone. . . . Learn at least this: What you are capable of. Let nothing stand in your way.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A raw confession that life is terrifying yet worth confronting; fear of death is less daunting than fear of living fully.
In simple terms: Life is terrifying but confronting it is essential.
Key Takeaway
Face fear, embrace raw existence.
Themes
existential
courage
responsibility
philosophy
Mood
intense
reflective
Type
philosophical
dramatic
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- artistic creation
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
mortality
meaning
self‑actualization
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “living in the raw wind” mean to you?
- How can responsibility be both a trap and a guide?