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Death Quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald

“he considered that he would one day accomplish some quiet subtle thing that the elect would deem worthy and, passing on, would join the dimmer stars in a nebulous, indeterminate heaven half-way between death and immortality.” quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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““he considered that he would one day accomplish some quiet subtle thing that the elect would deem worthy and, passing on, would join the dimmer stars in a nebulous, indeterminate heaven half-way between death and immortality.””

F. Scott Fitzgerald

About This Quote

Source Short Story: The Eternal Quest, 1925

A character as to achieve a modest, noble goal, hoping that after death they will join a vague, semi‑immortal realm between life and death.

In simple terms: He seeks a modest achievement and a half‑immortal afterlife.

Key Takeaway

Pursue humble goals with hope for lasting impact.

Themes

ambition mortality afterlife

Mood

contemplative melancholy

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • career aspirations
  • artistic creation
  • spiritual contemplation
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

Existential purpose legacy building

Questions to Reflect On

  • What quiet achievement would you deem worthy?
  • How do you envision an indeterminate afterlife?
A Different Perspective

The “elect” concept may be elitist.

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