Every morning Quote by Jojo Moyes
““Shhh. Just listen. You, of all people. Listen to what Im saying. This...tonight...is the most wonderful thing you could have done for me. What you have told me, what you have done in bringing me here...knowing that, somehow, from that complete arse, I was at the start of this, you managed to salvage something to love is astonishing to me. But...I need it to end here. No more chair. No more pneumonia. No more burning limbs. No more pain and tiredness and waking up every morning already wishing it was over. When we get back, I am still going to go to Switzerland. And if you do love me, Clark, as you say you do, the thing that would make me happier than anything is if you would come with me. So I'm asking you - if you feel the things you say you feel - then do it. Be with me. Give me the end I'm hoping for.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Me Before You by Jojo Moyes, 2012
A character pleads for a compassionate, dignified ending to suffering, seeking love and agency in the face of terminal illness.
In simple terms: She wants love and relief from pain at life's end.
Key Takeaway
Respect wishes, offer compassionate support.
Themes
love
compassion
end‑of‑life
agency
suffering
Mood
sad
hopeful
determined
Type
emotional
ethical
When to use this quote
- hospital care
- palliative decisions
- relationship support
- personal agency
Key Concepts
autonomy
ethical dilemmas
emotional honesty
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you do if a loved one asked for help ending their suffering?
- How can love honor a person's autonomy?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with moral or legal constraints on assisted death.
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