Breath Quote by Dew Platt
““I don’t mean to insinuate that you are unfeeling or stifled of life…excuse me on that one. I just meant to ask you how you breathe when you are down here reading or writing.” He smiled. “I have five years more experience in breathing on this earth than you. I know when it is I can breathe and when it is I can’t and I know just what to do when such a thing as suffocation occurs.” I can’t believe it, there is actually a qualitative property to every breath taken…That must be wonderful. You must also know your cells are degenerating five years faster than mine.” He smiled again, the same relaxed annoying way. “I get that you find it amusing to liken me to my cadavers. It’s not the first time you’ve done it, but truly we are not in lieu to play smart.” I was wondering if you could call the cadaver of a smart man, a smart cadaver. I’ve always wondered.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “Breathing in the Dark” (2020)
The narrator reflects on mortality, the uniqueness of each breath, and the inevitability of decay, using dark humor.
In simple terms: Every breath is unique and fleeting.
Key Takeaway
Cherish each moment of life.
Themes
mortality
humor
existence
Mood
melancholic
wry
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- health awareness
- creative writing
- philosophical discussions
- grief coping
Key Concepts
nihilism
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find meaning in everyday breaths?
- What does humor reveal about confronting death?
A Different Perspective
May become morbid or fatalistic.
