Absurdism Quote by Ashim Shanker
““It seemed a ruse that fear of death should be the sole motivation for living and, yet, to quell this fear made the prospect of living itself seem all the more absurd; to extend this further, the notion of living one’s life for the purposes of pondering the absurdity of living was an even greater absurdity in and of itself, which thus, by reductio ad absurdum , rendered the fear of death a necessary function of life and any lack thereof, a trifling matter rooted in self-inflicted incoherence.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Philosophical Musings on Mortality, 2022
Fear of death can motivate life, yet over‑thinking its absurdity creates paradoxes that undermine meaning.
In simple terms: Fear drives life, but over‑analysis can be counterproductive.
Key Takeaway
Balance fear with purposeful action.
Themes
existentialism
absurdism
motivation
Mood
thought‑provoking
philosophical
Type
essay
reflective
When to use this quote
- career choices
- creative projects
- personal crises
- health decisions
Key Concepts
nihilism
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you beyond fear?
- How can you find meaning without obsessing over mortality?
A Different Perspective
Excessive focus on death may lead to paralysis rather than motivation.
