Death Quote by Edward Albee
“Death is release, if you've lived all right.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1962)
Death offers peace only after a life lived fully; otherwise it is a release from suffering.
In simple terms: Live fully, then death is peace.
Key Takeaway
Live authentically before death.
Themes
mortality
peace
fullife
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
dramatic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- end‑of‑life care
- personal legacy
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
theatre
Questions to Reflect On
- What does a "good life" mean to you?
- How do you prepare for mortality?
A Different Perspective
Some view death as loss, not release.
