Better world Quote by Charles Godfrey Leland
“If all the world must see the world As the world the world hath seen, Then it were better for the world That the world have never been.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The World” from The Book of the Great Sea, 1895
The poem suggests that if the world had never existed, it would be better.
In simple terms: It would be better if the world never existed.
Key Takeaway
Contemplate the value of existence.
Themes
philosophy
existentialism
nihilism
literature
reflection
Mood
thoughtful
melancholic
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal introspection
- academic study
- creative writing
Key Concepts
the nature of existence
human suffering
cosmic perspective
Questions to Reflect On
- Does existence inherently cause suffering?
- What makes life valuable?
A Different Perspective
The statement is paradoxical and may be hyperbolic.
