Feel Quote by Edgar Rice Burroughs
““and yet I feel that I cannot go on living forever;””
About This Quote
Source Novel: John Carter of Mars, 1912
A yearning for eternal life confronts the inevitability of mortality.
In simple terms: Desire for forever clashes with finite life.
Key Takeaway
Accept life's limits, cherish each moment.
Themes
mortality
longing
existence
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- philosophical discourse
Key Concepts
philosophy
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “living forever” symbolize for you?
- How can awareness of mortality enrich daily life?
A Different Perspective
Immortality is unattainable; focus on present.
