Ashamed Quote by Franz Kafka
“One of the first signs of the beginning of understanding is the wish to die. This life appears unbearable, another unattainable. One is no longer ashamed of wanting to die; one asks to be moved from the old cell, which one hates, to a new one, which one willl only in time come to hate. In this there is also a residue of belief that during the move the master will chance to come along the corridor, look at the prisoner and say: "This man is not to be locked up again, He is to come with me.”
About This Quote
The desire for death signals a deepening understanding, as the individual seeks escape from an unbearable existence, hoping for a transformative release.
In simple terms: Wanting death shows deep understanding of suffering.
Key Takeaway
Seek help before despair deep.
Themes
existential
despair
transformation
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- mental health crises
- philosophical reflection
- therapy
Key Concepts
death
meaning
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist to alleviate suffering?
- How can one find meaning without death?
A Different Perspective
The view may romanticize death as a solution.
![“The tremendous world I have inside my head. But how [to] free myself and free it without being torn to pieces. And a thousand times [I'd] rather be torn to pieces than rather it in me or bury it. That, indeed, is why I am here, that is quite clear to me.” quote by Franz Kafka](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f19/franz-kafka-214_freedom_the-tremendous-world-i-have-inside-my-he_5848.jpg)
