Death Quote by E.E. Cummings
““Humanity i love you because you would rather black the boots of success than enquire whose soul dangles from his watch-chain which would be embarrassing for both parties and because you unflinchingly applaud all songs containing the words country home and mother when sung at the old howard Humanity i love you because when you're hard up you pawn your intelligence to buy a drink and when you're flush pride keeps you from the pawn shops and because you are continually committing nuisances but more especially in your own house Humanity i love you because you are perpetually putting the secret of life in your pants and forgetting it's there and sitting down on it and because you are forever making poems in the lap of death Humanity i hate you””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished collection, 1950s
A satirical lament on humanity’s contradictions, praising and condemning its habits and pretensions.
In simple terms: Humanity is both praised and criticized for its absurdities.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and question societal contradictions.
Themes
humanity
contradiction
satire
critique
love
hate
Mood
irry
critical
reflective
Type
satirical
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Everyday life
- social gatherings
- personal reflection
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
Existentialism
social commentary
absurdism
Questions to Reflect On
- What contradictions in your life reflect this satire?
- How do you balance love and hate for humanity?
A Different Perspective
The poem’s dense wordplay can obscure meaning for some readers.
