Choosing Quote by Annie Dillard
“I would like to live. . . open to time and death painlessly, noticing everything, remembering nothing, choosing the given with a fierce and pointed will.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard, 1974
The speaker seeks a mindful, fearless existence, embracing all experiences without attachment, guided by a strong, decisive will.
In simple terms: Live fully, accept everything without clinging.
Key Takeaway
Embrace life with decisive, detached will.
Themes
mindfulness
acceptance
willpower
Mood
contemplative
intense
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- grief processing
- creative work
- daily meditation
- risk taking
Key Concepts
Existentialism
detached awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you stay present without losing self?
- What limits does a fierce will impose?
A Different Perspective
Such total openness can lead to emotional numbness or loss of personal boundaries.
