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“Ideas are more difficult to kill than people, but they can be killed, in the end.” quote by Neil Gaiman
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““Ideas are more difficult to kill than people, but they can be killed, in the end.””

Neil Gaiman

About This Quote

Source Interview: Neil Gaiman, 2015

Ideas persist longer than individuals, yet both can ultimately be extinguished.

In simple terms: Ideas outlive people but can die.

Key Takeaway

Protect and nurture ideas.

Themes

ideas longevity mortality creativity

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • politics
  • artistic movements
  • social change

Key Concepts

philosophy cultural evolution intellectual history

Questions to Reflect On

  • What ideas are you preserving?
  • How can ideas survive oppression?
A Different Perspective

Ideas may be suppressed by powerful forces.

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