Death Quote by Hermann Hesse
““My God, rather than come to such a pass it would have been better for the Jews and every one else, let alone the Egyptians, to have perished in those days and forthwith of a violent and becoming death instead of this dismal pretence of dying by inches that we go in for today. Yes indeed!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Demian by Hermann Hesse, 1919
Expresses a desire for a swift, decisive end to suffering rather than prolonged, painful decline.
In simple terms: Prefers a quick death over a slow, miserable one.
Key Takeaway
Consider the value of dignity versus duration in hardship.
Themes
existence
suffering
death
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- war trauma
- terminal illness
- personal crisis
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
philosophy
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- Is a quick end always preferable?
- What can be learned from prolonged struggle?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the potential growth from enduring hardship.
![“And he [Louis Brandeis] talks to his young acolyte, Horace Kallen, who wrote this beautiful book called Cultural Pluralism, and he comes to believe that by being better Jews, or better members of our ethnic group, we can be better Americans, because America is like an orchestra in which identity…” quote by Jeffrey Rosen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/809/jeffrey-rosen-13180_america_and-he-louis-brandeis-talks-to-his-young_2000912.jpg)
