Awareness Quote by Paulo Coelho
“In a few more days I'd anticipated telling Veronika that our injections had cured her heart condition. But in light of her unscheduled departure form Villette my telling that particular lie will not be required. The majority of people who attempt suicide repeat that attempt until they succeed. I took a risk in lying to her about her condition, i decided to test the only remedy i have come to have any faith in: awareness of life. Until she finds out from some other doctor that she is perfectly healthy. She'll consider each day a miracle. Which in my view it is.”
About This Quote
Deceiving a dying person with false hope can be a desperate attempt to give meaning, but it risks betrayal when truth emerges.
In simple terms: Lying to give hope may help temporarily but can backfire.
Key Takeaway
Use honesty tempered with compassion.
Themes
hope
truth
ethics
life
death
Mood
thoughtful
somber
Type
ethical
emotional
When to use this quote
- palliative care
- friendship
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
moral dilemma
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it ever justified to lie for someone's emotional benefit?
- How can we support dying individuals without deception?
A Different Perspective
Truth may cause more harm than a comforting lie.
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