Cures Quote by John Milton
“And that must end us, that must be our cure: To be no more. Sad cure! For who would lose, Though full of pain, this intellectual being, Those thoughts that wander through eternity, To perish, rather, swallowed up and lost In the wide womb of uncreated night Devoid of sense and motion?”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book I, 1667
Contemplates the desire for non‑existence as an escape from suffering, questioning whether annihilation is preferable to endless pain.
In simple terms: Death may seem a release from suffering.
Key Takeaway
Consider the value of existence.
Themes
existence
suffering
nihilism
Mood
melancholic
philosophical
Type
literary
existential
When to use this quote
- palliative care discussions
- philosophical debates
- mental health support
Key Concepts
metaphysics
mortality
meaning
Questions to Reflect On
- Is ending consciousness a solution to pain?
- What gives life meaning despite suffering?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize death and ignore coping strategies.
