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“But he doubted the dead could think or feel anything. In his opinion, that was ones of the great things about dying.” quote by Haruki Murakami
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““But he doubted the dead could think or feel anything. In his opinion, that was ones of the great things about dying.””

Haruki Murakami

About This Quote

Source Novel: Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World, 1985

The quote reflects a belief that death frees the mind from thought, seeing it as a relief.

In simple terms: Death may be seen as a mental release.

Key Takeaway

Consider how fear of death shapes life.

Themes

mortality freedom philosophy

Mood

thoughtful melancholic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • creative writing
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this view reveal about fear?
  • How does it affect how we live?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize death.

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