Contagious Quote by Gene Wolfe
““You think whatever is wrong with you is contagious, then?' She laughed again. 'Yes, but you have it already. You caught it from your mother. Death.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe, 1980
The quote humorously suggests that personal flaws or misfortunes are inherited, likening them to a contagious disease passed from mother to child, ultimately culminating in death.
In simple terms: Flaws are inherited, ending in death.
Recognize and break harmful cycles.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family dynamics
- personal growth
- health counseling
- grief support
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What inherited traits shape your life?
- How can you change a perceived “contagious” flaw?
It oversimplifies complex personal and societal issues to a single cause.