Ifs Quote by Robert E. Howard
“I know this: if life is illusion, then I am no less an illusion, and being thus, the illusion is real to me. I live, I burn with life, I love, I slay, and am content.”
About This Quote
Source Short story: The Shadow Kingdom, Robert E. Howard, 1929
If reality is an illusion, we are part of that illusion, yet we can still experience it as real and find meaning.
In simple terms: Life may be an illusion, but we can still feel and act within it.
Key Takeaway
Embrace experience despite uncertainty.
Themes
illusion
existence
self-awareness
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
philosophical
existential
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative expression
- risk taking
- personal growth
Key Concepts
philosophy of mind
subjective reality
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you find comfort or dread in the idea of illusion?
- How does this perspective affect your choices?
A Different Perspective
Illusionary view may lead to nihilism.
