Art Quote by Epicurus
“Death is nothing to us: for that which is dissolved is without sensation; and that which lacks sensation is nothing to us.”
About This Quote
Death is the cessation of sensation, so it cannot affect us because we experience nothing after it.
In simple terms: Death is a loss of feeling.
Key Takeaway
No sensation means no harm.
Themes
mortality
philosophy of mind
epicureanism
ethics
existentialism
Mood
calm
reflective
reassuring
Type
aphorism
philosophical statement
When to use this quote
- contemplating mortality
- grieving a loss
- facing terminal illness
- seeking peace with death
Key Concepts
absence of consciousness
sensory experience
naturalistic view of death
Practical Applications
- philosophical counseling
- death education curricula
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the idea that death is insensate affect your fear of it?
- Can you find comfort in the notion that you will not experience anything after death?
![“[A] right understanding that death is nothing to us makes the mortality of life enjoyable, not because it adds to it an infinite span of time, but because it takes away the craving for immortality. For there is nothing terrible in life for the man who has truly comprehended that there is nothing…” quote by Epicurus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/df5/epicurus-1642_death_a-right-understanding-that-death-is-noth_2918589.jpg)
