Fickle Quote by Milan Kundera
“Tell me, where in life is there a value that would make us consider suicide uncalled for on principle! Love? Or friendship? I guarantee that friendship is not a bit less fickle than love and it is impossible to build anything on it. Self-love? I wish it were possible.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Unbearable Lightness of Being, 1984
He questions whether love, friendship, or self‑love provide sufficient moral grounds to deem suicide unjustifiable, suggesting these bonds are fragile and insufficient.
In simple terms: He doubts love, friendship, or self‑love justify suicide.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper purpose beyond relational bonds.
Themes
existentialism
morality
human relationships
Mood
philosophical
existential
Type
literary
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- mental health discussions
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
Philosophical inquiry
ethical dilemmas
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives life meaning beyond relationships?
- Can self‑love be cultivated?
A Different Perspective
May overlook other sources of meaning.
