Extras Quote by Lore Segal
“My idea in Half the Kingdom was simply, or not so simply perhaps, that medical science has given us twenty extra years of life. Those twenty extra years - one is grateful for them, one is happy, but they also give you ten or twenty years more of losing your faculties. That is actually the origin of my notion. Once you live longer than you're supposed to live, things go dreadfully wrong. But nevertheless, you're not dead.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Half the Kingdom, 1978
Advances in medicine extend lifespan, but prolonged aging can bring prolonged decline and loss of faculties.
In simple terms: Longer life can mean longer decline.
Key Takeaway
Balance health advances with quality of life.
Themes
mortality
aging
medicine
ethics
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
philosophical
ethical
social commentary
When to use this quote
- healthcare planning
- elder care
- policy making
- personal finance
- family support
Key Concepts
longevity
quality of life
dignity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can society ensure dignity for the aging?
- What policies support healthy longevity?
A Different Perspective
Prolonged life may increase suffering without adequate care.
