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Death Quote by Comte de Lautréamont

“I do not accept evil. Man is perfect. The soul does not fall. Progress exists. . . . Up till now, misfortune has been described in order to inspire terror and pity. I will describe happiness in order to inspire their contraries. . . . As long as my friends do not die, I will not speak of death.” quote by Comte de Lautréamont
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““I do not accept evil. Man is perfect. The soul does not fall. Progress exists. . . . Up till now, misfortune has been described in order to inspire terror and pity. I will describe happiness in order to inspire their contraries. . . . As long as my friends do not die, I will not speak of death.””

Comte de Lautréamont

About This Quote

Source Book: Poésies, 1869

The speaker rejects evil, asserts human perfection, and claims that describing happiness, not suffering, is the proper way to inspire others, while refusing to speak of death as long as friends live.

In simple terms: Reject evil, praise happiness, avoid death talk.

Key Takeaway

Focus on positive inspiration.

Themes

optimism human nature death inspiration

Mood

thoughtful determined reflective

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal counseling
  • motivational speaking
  • creative writing
  • leadership training

Key Concepts

Existentialism psychology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance acknowledging pain with promoting happiness?
  • What risks arise from refusing to discuss death?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting suffering may ignore necessary cautionary lessons.

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