Death Quote by Hassan Blasim
““There's no need to kick him in the balls for him to tell the story honestly and impartially, because the dead are usually honest, even the bastards among them.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: The Corpse, 2011
The dead speak truthfully without bias; even the worst among them are honest
In simple terms: Dead speak truthfully without bias
Trust the honesty of the dead
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- historical research
- storytelling
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is honesty truly unbiased by mortality?
- How does this view affect our perception of the living?
May romanticize death as inherently honest