Immortal Quote by Douglas Adams
““Those who are born immortal instinctively know how to cope with it, but Wowbagger was not one of them. Indeed he had come to hate them, the load of serene bastards. He had had his immortality thrust upon him by an unfortunate accident with an irrational particle accelerator, a liquid lunch and a pair of rubber bands. The precise details of the accident are not important because no one has ever managed to duplicate the exact circumstances under which it happened, and many people have ended up looking very silly, or dead, or both, trying.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, 1979
Immortality thrust upon characters creates existential boredom and resentment, highlighting the absurdity of endless life.
In simple terms: Immortality can become a burden and source of frustration.
Key Takeaway
Consider the value of finite experiences.
Themes
existential
humor
immortality
Mood
witty
philosophical
Type
literary
humorous
When to use this quote
- long-term projects
- ethical debates
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
absurdism
philosophy
character study
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you do with endless life?
- How does humor affect serious topics?
A Different Perspective
May trivialize deep philosophical issues.
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