Cowards Quote by Anthony Burgess
““Go on, do me in, you bastard cowards, I don't want to live anyway, not in a stinking world like this one.' I told Dim to lay off a bit then, because it used to interest me sometimes to slooshy what some of these starry decreps had to say about life and the world. I said: 'Oh. And what's stinking about it?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess, 1962
Despair and defiance intertwine, expressing a desire to escape a bleak world while confronting personal cowardice.
In simple terms: A desperate wish to die in a harsh world.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront inner turmoil.
Themes
despair
defiance
existential
Mood
dark
intense
Type
literary
existential
When to use this quote
- mental health crisis
- relationship breakdown
- existential crisis
Key Concepts
nihilism
psychological conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “stinking world” symbolize for you?
- How can one find meaning amid despair?
A Different Perspective
The quote’s chaotic language may obscure its meaning.
