Beautiful Quote by Eugene O'Neill
“While you are still beautiful and life still woos, it is such a fine gesture of disdainful pride to jilt it.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Iceman Cometh, Eugene O'Neill, 1946
The line suggests that rejecting life's allure out of pride is a bitter, self‑defeating act.
In simple terms: Pride can cause one to spurn life's opportunities.
Key Takeaway
Balance pride with appreciation of life.
Themes
pride
life
disdain
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
dramatic
theatrical
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- relationships
- artistic pursuits
Key Concepts
existentialism
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pride affect your choices?
- Can disdain be transformed into gratitude?
A Different Perspective
Pride may blind you to joy.
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