Death Quote by Gore Vidal
“I’m not sentimental about anything. Life flows by, and you flow with it or you don’t. Move on and move out.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Gore Vidal on Life and Sentiment, 1975
Life is indifferent; you must either go with its flow or resist it, then move forward.
In simple terms: Life passes, go with it or not.
Key Takeaway
Accept change, keep moving.
Themes
change
acceptance
detachment
Mood
reflective
detached
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career transitions
- relationship endings
- personal growth
Key Concepts
existentialism
flow theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you resist life’s flow?
- What does “move out” signify for you?
A Different Perspective
Sentimentality can be valuable.
