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“When you tire of living, change itself seems evil, does it not? for then any change at all disturbs the deathlike peace of the life-weary.” quote by Walter M. Miller, Jr
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“When you tire of living, change itself seems evil, does it not? for then any change at all disturbs the deathlike peace of the life-weary.”

Walter M. Miller, Jr

About This Quote

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

When life feels exhausting, change feels threatening because it disrupts a fragile, resigned peace.

In simple terms: Change feels evil when you’re tired of living.

Key Takeaway

Accept change as a path to renewal.

Themes

existential fatigue change peace

Mood

melancholic thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career burnout
  • mental health
  • spiritual crisis

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What renewal could revitalize you?
  • How to cope with fear of change?
A Different Perspective

Change can also bring new challenges.

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