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“Nosso único legado seria a deserção.” quote by Jeffrey Eugenides
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““Nosso único legado seria a deserção.””

Jeffrey Eugenides

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Marriage Plot, 2011

Our only legacy may be the act of desertion—abandoning what we leave behind.

In simple terms: Legacy as abandonment.

Key Takeaway

Consider the impact of what you leave.

Themes

legacy abandonment existentialism

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family planning
  • career decisions
  • environmental stewardship

Key Concepts

philosophy literary theme human condition

Questions to Reflect On

  • What will you abandon?
  • How does that affect others?
A Different Perspective

Desertion can be seen as neglect.

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