Clutch Quote by Dorothy Gilman
“Perhaps we clutch at life only when we have never lived or trusted it. Then death seems the last and greatest defeat, the end of something never felt.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Moon Pool by Dorothy Gilman, 1972
People often cling to life only when they have never truly experienced or trusted it, making death feel like the ultimate loss of something never felt.
In simple terms: We hold onto life when we never truly lived, fearing death as a great defeat.
Key Takeaway
Live fully to diminish fear of death.
Themes
existence
trust
mortality
Mood
contemplative
somber
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual reflection
- coping with loss
Key Concepts
fear
meaning
experience
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to truly live?
- How can trust change our view of death?
A Different Perspective
Living without true experience may lead to regret.
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