Born Quote by Kurt Vonnegut
“Extenuating circumstance to be mentioned on Judgment Day: We never asked to be born in the first place.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Cat's Cradle, 1963
Existence is unchosen; we never consented to birth.
In simple terms: We didn't choose life.
Key Takeaway
Question life's origins.
Themes
existence
choice
absurdity
Mood
wry
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- philosophical discourse
- humor
Key Concepts
existentialism
satire
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you change about your birth?
- How does this view affect your actions?
A Different Perspective
Acceptance can bring peace.
![“Thomas Jefferson High School [..] His high school was named after a slave owner who was also one of the world’s greatest theoreticians on the subject of human liberty.” quote by Kurt Vonnegut](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/73a/kurt-vonnegut-41_freedom_thomas-jefferson-high-school-his-high-sc_9727.jpg)
