Mint Quote by Antanas Škėma
““Mano mirtis trijų metrų ilgio.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Iron Wolf by Antanas Škėma, 1965
A metaphorical statement about the length of a life‑ending journey
In simple terms: A long, painful death is described as three meters long
Key Takeaway
Recognize the weight of mortality
Themes
mortality
existentialism
metaphor
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading literature
- philosophical discussion
Key Concepts
life
death
literary symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the three‑meter image evoke?
- How does this shape your view of life's end?
A Different Perspective
Literary metaphor may not translate across cultures
