Always Quote by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
“When we look back in time and study old cultures and people, we are impressed that death has always been distasteful to man and will probably always be. From a psychiatrist's point of view, this is very understandable and can perhaps best be explained by our basic knowledge that, in our unconscious, death is never possible in regard to ourselves.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "On Death and Dying", 1969
Humans deny death, making it a persistent source of fear.
In simple terms: Denial of death fuels fear.
Key Takeaway
Confront mortality to reduce anxiety.
Themes
mortality
denial
fear
Mood
somber
contemplative
Type
philosophical
therapeutic
When to use this quote
- counseling
- education
- rituals
- life planning
Key Concepts
existential psychology
thanology
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your view of death affect daily life?
- What practices help you accept mortality?
A Different Perspective
Denial can also protect mental stability.
