Despised Quote by Osamu Dazai
““There was something wrong about thse people. But perhaps, just as it is true of my love, they could not go on living except in the way they do. If it is true that man, once born into the world, must somehow live out his life, perhaps the appearance that people make in order to go through with it, even if it is as ugly as their appearance, should not be despised. To be alive. To be alive. An intolerably immense undertaking before which one can only gasp in apprehension.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: No Longer Human, 1948
Human existence is a daunting, often ugly struggle; yet it is essential and must be faced despite fear.
In simple terms: Life is a hard, necessary struggle.
Key Takeaway
Embrace life’s challenges despite fear.
Themes
existential
suffering
acceptance
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- mental health
- artistic creation
- personal growth
Key Concepts
philosophy
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of life feel unbearable?
- How can you find meaning in hardship?
A Different Perspective
Denial can lead to despair and stagnation.
