Being-born Quote by John Wyndham
““It seemed to me an odd view to take - rather as if one should protest that one didn't LIKE the idea of dying or being born. I preferred the notion of finding out first how it would be, and then doing what one could about the parts of it one disliked most.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham, 1951
The speaker prefers to explore life and death directly rather than merely reject them, then address the aspects they dislike.
In simple terms: Explore before rejecting; then improve what you dislike.
Key Takeaway
Investigate, then act on the parts you dislike.
Themes
philosophy
existence
acceptance
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
reflective
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- health decisions
- ethical dilemmas
- relationship choices
Key Concepts
existentialism
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of life would you explore first?
- How can you act on the parts you dislike?
A Different Perspective
It may be impossible to know all disliked aspects beforehand, limiting effective action.
