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Death Quote by Richard Matheson

“He thought about that visionary lady. To die, he thought, never knowing the fierce joy and attendant comfort of a loved one's embrace. To sink into that hideous coma, to sink then into death and, perhaps, return to sterile, awful wanderings. All without knowing what it was to love and be loved…” quote by Richard Matheson
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““He thought about that visionary lady. To die, he thought, never knowing the fierce joy and attendant comfort of a loved one's embrace. To sink into that hideous coma, to sink then into death and, perhaps, return to sterile, awful wanderings. All without knowing what it was to love and be loved. That was a tragedy more terrible than becoming a vampire.””

Richard Matheson

About This Quote

Source Novel: “I Am Legend” by Richard Matheson, 1954

The tragedy of a vampire lies in missing love’s joy and comfort, making immortality a hollow curse.

In simple terms: Immortality without love is a curse.

Key Takeaway

Seek love before fearing eternity.

Themes

loneliness immortality love

Mood

melancholic thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal reflection
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

existential dread human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can love give meaning to an endless life?
  • What would you sacrifice for love?
A Different Perspective

Love may be fleeting, making eternal existence painful.

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