Death Quote by Algernon Charles Swinburne
““I wish we were dead together to-day, Lost sight of, hidden away out of sight, Clasped and clothed in the cloven clay, Out of the world's way, out of the light, Out of the ages of worldly weather, Forgotten of all men altogether, As the world's first dead, taken wholly away, Made one with death, filled full of the night.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Garden of Proserpina” by Algernon Charles Swinburne, 1866
A yearning for total escape from worldly suffering, seeking unity with death as a release from pain and isolation.
In simple terms: Desire to die together, escaping life’s hardships.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the longing for profound release.
Themes
death
escape
union
isolation
longing
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
existential
When to use this quote
- Grief counseling
- terminal illness support
- artistic expression
- philosophical contemplation
Key Concepts
Romanticism
nihilism
existential yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- What does death represent for you?
- How can one find meaning without seeking death?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize death, ignoring the value of life and possible healing.
