Accident Quote by Elbert Hubbard
“One thing is sure, there are just two respectable ways to die. One is of old age, and the other is by accident.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Living, 1910
There are only two respectable deaths: natural old age or accidental death, implying a disdain for suicide or violent ends.
In simple terms: Only natural aging or accident are respectable deaths.
Key Takeaway
Live fully, avoid premature self‑destruction.
Themes
mortality
ethics
life philosophy
respect
death
choice
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- end‑of‑life decisions
- risk assessment
- personal legacy
- health planning
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
existentialism
morality
human dignity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does a respectable death mean to you?
- How do you honor life’s finitude?
A Different Perspective
The view dismisses other cultural perspectives on death.
