Dying Quote by Ezra Pound
“I have always thought the suicide should bump off at least one swine before taking off for parts unknown.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Cantos” (fragment), 1920s
The speaker suggests that suicide should be accompanied by a violent act against another, reflecting a twisted sense of justice.
In simple terms: Suicide is linked to harming another in the speaker’s view.
Key Takeaway
Reject violent fantasies and seek help.
Themes
suicide
violence
morality
psychology
Mood
disturbing
urgent
Type
literary
cautionary
When to use this quote
- mental health crisis
- counseling
- crisis intervention
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
Modernist poetry
ethical dilemmas
Questions to Reflect On
- What underlying anger fuels this view?
- How can one find purpose without violence?
A Different Perspective
The statement glorifies harm and is not a healthy perspective.
