Death Quote by George Bernard Shaw
““You may remember that on earth—though of course we never confessed it—the death of anyone we knew, even those we liked best, was always mingled with a certain satisfaction at being finally done with them.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Man and Superman, 1903
The quote reflects how people often feel a conflicted relief when someone they knew, even if liked, dies, mixing grief with a sense of release.
In simple terms: People feel mixed grief and relief when someone dies.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and process complex emotions about loss.
Themes
grief
relief
conflict
human nature
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- bereavement
- family loss
- friendship endings
- relationship breakups
Key Concepts
psychology
mortality
emotional ambivalence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile relief with grief?
- What does this say about our attachments?
A Different Perspective
Such feelings can be socially taboo and may cause guilt.
