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Cramp Quote by Dorothy Parker

“Résumé Razors pain you, Rivers are damp, Acids stain you, And drugs cause cramp. Guns aren't lawful, Nooses give, Gas smells awful. You might as well live.” quote by Dorothy Parker
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““ Résumé Razors pain you, Rivers are damp, Acids stain you, And drugs cause cramp. Guns aren't lawful, Nooses give, Gas smells awful. You might as well live.””

Dorothy Parker

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Résumé Razors” (circa 1930s)

Life’s hardships are relentless; survival feels futile.

In simple terms: Hardships make life seem pointless.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge pain but seek meaning.

Themes

existential hardship despair

Mood

somber wry

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • war zones
  • personal crises
  • health struggles

Key Concepts

nihilism social critique mortality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What gives you purpose amid suffering?
  • Can humor soften despair?
A Different Perspective

May ignore resilience and hope.

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