Column Quote by David Goodis
““I lost my spinal column a good many years ago. There ain't no surgery can put it back. Even if there was, I wouldn't want it. I like it better this way. More comfortable.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: "Spinal Column" anecdote in *The Last of the Best* (1975)
The speaker accepts the loss of a physical part, finding comfort in the change and rejecting medical restoration, emphasizing personal preference over conventional healing.
In simple terms: Accepting loss can bring comfort.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change, reject unwanted fixes.
Themes
acceptance
body image
comfort
Mood
reflective
accepting
Type
personal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- recovering from injury
- personal health decisions
- self‑acceptance
- living with disability
Key Concepts
identity
autonomy
medical ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of yourself have you learned to accept?
- When is medical intervention unnecessary?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone desires restoration; some changes become integral to self‑identity.
