Death Quote by Aphra Behn
“Here lies a Proof that Wit can never be Defence enough against Mortality”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Rover, 1677
Intellectual wit cannot shield one from the inevitability of death.
In simple terms: Wit can't prevent mortality.
Key Takeaway
Value substance over cleverness.
Themes
mortality
wit
human limits
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- personal reflection
- life planning
Key Concepts
philosophical
satire
Questions to Reflect On
- Can humor help cope with death?
- What is more valuable, wit or wisdom?
A Different Perspective
Wit may still offer comfort.
![“...[W]hen death comes to a man, the mortal part of him dies, but the immortal part retires at the approach of death and escapes unharmed and indestructible... [I]t is as certain as anything can be... that soul is immortal and imperishable, and that our souls will really exist in the next world.” quote by Socrates](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9b8/socrates-405_death_w-hen-death-comes-to-a-man-the-mortal-pa_2685037.jpg)
