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Death Quote by Hedy Lamarr

“I don't fear death because I don't fear anything I don't understand. When I start to think about it, I order a massage and it goes away.” quote by Hedy Lamarr
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“I don't fear death because I don't fear anything I don't understand. When I start to think about it, I order a massage and it goes away.”

Hedy Lamarr

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New York Times, 1965

She dismisses fear of death by confronting the unknown with humor and distraction.

In simple terms: She laughs away fear of the unknown.

Key Takeaway

Use humor to face unsettling thoughts.

Themes

psychology fear coping mechanisms

Mood

lighthearted reflective

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • personal reflection
  • creative work

Key Concepts

anxiety mortality distraction

Questions to Reflect On

  • What unknowns truly unsettle you?
  • Can humor always help?
A Different Perspective

Humor may not resolve deeper anxieties.

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