Death Quote by Arthur Rimbaud
““As of today, I rebel against death! Work seems frivolous; I'm a proud man, and a lifetime's work would be too brief an agony for me. At the last moment, I'd attack...to the right...to the left...And then—oh!—sweet old soul of mine, eternity would not have been wasted on us!””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “A Season in Hell”, 1873
The speaker rejects death and mundane work, seeking an intense, eternal experience that feels both rebellious and fleeting.
In simple terms: Rejects death, seeks eternal intensity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace life’s fleeting intensity.
Themes
rebellion
existentialism
mortality
poetry
Mood
dramatic
intense
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- personal crisis
- philosophical reflection
- late‑night musings
Key Concepts
nihilism
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “eternity” mean to you?
- How do you balance rebellion with daily duties?
A Different Perspective
The yearning may ignore practical responsibilities.
