Day and night Quote by Flann O'Brien
““Human existence being an hallucination containing in itself the secondary hallucinations of day and night (the latter an insanitary condition of the atmosphere due to accretions of black air) it ill becomes any man of sense to be concerned at the illusory approach of the supreme hallucination known as death.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Third Policeman, 1967
Life is portrayed as a layered illusion, with death as the ultimate deceptive experience.
In simple terms: Life feels like a dream, death is the biggest illusion.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the fleeting nature of existence.
Themes
philosophy
existentialism
illusion
death
perception
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- Contemplating mortality
- discussing reality
- artistic writing
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Metaphysics
subjective reality
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing life as an illusion affect your choices?
- What does “supreme hallucination” suggest about death?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may obscure practical concerns about health and safety.
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