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“If I commit suicide, it will not be to destroy myself but to put myself back together again.” quote by Antonin Artaud
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“If I commit suicide, it will not be to destroy myself but to put myself back together again.”

Antonin Artaud

About This Quote

Source Play: The Theatre and Its Double, 1938

Suicide as a paradoxical act of self‑reconstruction, not destruction.

In simple terms: Self‑destruction to rebuild self.

Key Takeaway

Seek healing before drastic actions.

Themes

psychology existentialism self‑harm

Mood

somber hopeful

Type

philosophical cautionary

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • artistic expression
  • support groups
  • emergency planning

Key Concepts

identity mental health crisis coping

Questions to Reflect On

  • What alternatives exist for rebuilding self?
  • How can you find supportive resources?
A Different Perspective

Romanticizing self‑harm can be dangerous.

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