Cups Quote by Oscar Wilde
“We quaff the cup of life with eager haste without draining it, instead of which it only overflows the brim - objects press around us, filling the mind with the throng of desires that wait upon them, so that we have no room for the thoughts of death.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Lady Windermere's Fan, 1892
Living recklessly, we fill our minds with endless desires, leaving no space to contemplate mortality.
In simple terms: Filling life with wants blocks thoughts of death.
Key Takeaway
Balance desire with reflection.
Themes
desire
mortality
mindfulness
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal growth
- stress management
Key Concepts
existentialism
consumerism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your desires affect your view of mortality?
- Can you create space for reflection?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting death can lead to reckless living.
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