Bacon Quote by Flann O'Brien
![“Is it life?' he answered.'I would rather be without it' he said, ' for there is a queer small utility in it. You cannot eat it or drink it or smoke it in your pipe, [...] It is a great mistake and a thing better done without, like red-bars and foreign bacon.” quote by Flann O'Brien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3ae/flann-o-brien-6916_bacon_is-it-life-he-answered-i-would-rather-be_585949.jpg)
““Is it life?' he answered.'I would rather be without it' he said, ' for there is a queer small utility in it. You cannot eat it or drink it or smoke it in your pipe, [...] It is a great mistake and a thing better done without, like red-bars and foreign bacon.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Third Policeman by Flann O'Brien, 1967
It expresses a cynical view that life offers little practical benefit and is more of a burden than a reward.
In simple terms: Life is seen as useless and burdensome.
Key Takeaway
Question the value of existence.
Themes
nihilism
existentialism
skepticism
Mood
cynical
reflective
Type
philosophical
skeptical
When to use this quote
- philosophical
- literary criticism
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
utility
meaninglessness
absurdity
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes life valuable to you?
- Can a life without utility still be meaningful?
![“I am your soul and all your souls. When I am gone you are dead. Past humanity is not only implicit in each new man born but is contained in him,[...] All humanity from its beginning to its end is already present but the beam has not yet played beyond you! [...] You are not the top of your people's…” quote by Flann O'Brien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f2a/flann-o-brien-6916_soul_i-am-your-soul-and-all-your-souls-when-i_105303.jpg)
