Cigarette Quote by Clarice Lispector
“And now -- now it only remains for me to light a cigarette and go home. Dear God, only now am I remembering that people die. Does that include me? Don't forget, in the meantime, that this is the season for strawberries. Yes.”
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Hour of the Strawberry” by Clarice Lispector, 1978
The narrator confronts mortality, juxtaposing everyday pleasures with existential dread, highlighting life's fleeting nature.
In simple terms: Life mixes daily joys with thoughts of death.
Key Takeaway
Savor simple moments despite uncertainty.
Themes
mortality
existentialism
mundanity
joy
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
existential
When to use this quote
- daily routines
- health crises
- creative writing
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What small pleasure grounds you when faced with mortality?
- How do you balance awareness of death with living fully?
A Different Perspective
The tone may be overly morbid, risking nihilism.
