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Death Quote by Quentin Crisp

“It was not so much that I longed for death as that I didn't long for life.” quote by Quentin Crisp
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““It was not so much that I longed for death as that I didn't long for life.””

Quentin Crisp

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Quentin Crisp Archive, 1995

He prefers not longing for life over death, suggesting a neutral stance toward existence.

In simple terms: He is indifferent to both life and death.

Key Takeaway

Accept existence without clinging to either extreme.

Themes

existence neutrality philosophy

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • daily decisions
  • mortality contemplation
  • mental health
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

nihilism stoicism existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does a neutral view of life mean to you?
  • How can you find meaning without strong attachment?
A Different Perspective

Such neutrality may lead to apathy.

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