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Death Quote by Robin Hobb

“Once a person had realized death, if they could turn aside from pain they immediately turned toward wonder and Sa. It took both steps, Wintrow knew that. If a person had not accepted death as a reality, the touch could be refused. Some accepted death and the touch, but could not let go of their…” quote by Robin Hobb
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““Once a person had realized death, if they could turn aside from pain they immediately turned toward wonder and Sa. It took both steps, Wintrow knew that. If a person had not accepted death as a reality, the touch could be refused. Some accepted death and the touch, but could not let go of their pain. They clung to it as a final vestige of life.””

Robin Hobb

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb, 1995‑1997

Confronting mortality frees us from pain, allowing wonder and acceptance of life's impermanence.

In simple terms: Accepting death opens wonder.

Key Takeaway

Embrace mortality to release pain.

Themes

mortality acceptance wonder pain life transformation

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • end‑of‑life care
  • personal crisis
  • spiritual retreats

Key Concepts

existentialism stoicism spiritual growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you find wonder when faced with death?
  • How does pain shape your view of life?
A Different Perspective

Some may find acceptance impossible, remaining trapped in suffering.

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