Cigarette Quote by Jules Laforgue
“And to kill time while awaiting death, I smoke slender cigarettes thumbing my nose to the gods.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Les Heures", 1885
The poet kills time by smoking thin cigarettes, offering a defiant gesture to fate while awaiting death.
In simple terms: Uses smoking to pass time before death.
Key Takeaway
Find meaning in small acts.
Themes
mortality
time
defiance
Mood
melancholic
resigned
Type
poetic
existential
When to use this quote
- waiting rooms
- loneliness
- creative work
Key Concepts
existentialism
nihilism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront the inevitability of death?
- What alternatives to self‑destructive habits exist?
A Different Perspective
Smoking may not truly alleviate existential dread.
