Fall Quote by Edward Gorey
“The Suicide, as she is falling, Illuminated by the moon, Regrets her act, and finds appalling The thought she will be dead so soon.”
About This Quote
Source Illustration: The Gashlycrumb Tinies, 1970
A dying woman regrets her death, haunted by the suddenness of mortality illuminated by the moon.
In simple terms: She regrets dying so soon.
Key Takeaway
Cherish life before it's gone.
Themes
mortality
regret
reflection
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
poetic
literary
visual.
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- nighttime contemplation
- artistic illustration
Key Concepts
existentialism
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does awareness of mortality change daily choices?
- What does the moon symbolize here?
A Different Perspective
The poem may romanticize death, ignoring its complexity.
![“[When I die], I will decidedly not be regretting missed opportunities for a good time. My regrets will be more along the lines of a sad list of people hurt, people let down, assets wasted and advantages squandered.” quote by Anthony Bourdain](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ba3/anthony-bourdain-649_advantage_when-i-die-i-will-decidedly-not-be-regre_24502.jpg)
