Art of life Quote by N. K. Jemisin
““Suffering is part of life,' she said. 'All the parts of life are jumbled up together; you can't separate out just the one thing.' She parred his hand again, kindly. 'I could let you kill me now, lovely man, and have peace and good dreams forever. But who knows what I get instead, if I stay? Maybe time to see a new grandchild. Maybe a good joke that sets me laughing for days. Maybe another handsome young fellow flirting with me.' She grinned toothlessly, then let loose another horrible, racking cough. Ehiru steadies her with shaking hands. 'I want every moment of my life, pretty man, the painful and the sweet alike. Until the very end. If these are all the memories I get for eternity, I want to take as many of them with me as I can.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Broken Earth Trilogy, 2015
Life’s suffering and joy are inseparable; we should embrace all experiences, even painful ones, as part of our humanity.
In simple terms: Suffering and joy are mixed; accept all moments.
Key Takeaway
Cherish every feeling, good and bad.
Themes
acceptance
mortality
memory
joy
pain
Mood
reflective
melancholic
hopeful
Type
philosophical
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- end‑of‑life care
- creative writing
- philosophical discussion
Key Concepts
existentialism
humanism
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you keep if you could choose?
- How does embracing pain change your outlook?
A Different Perspective
Painful memories can dominate and skew perspective.
