--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Surely there comes a moment in every…" description: "\"“Surely there comes a moment in every human's life when he or she says, like the Sibyl - I wish to die.”\" — Shashi Deshpande" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/997/shashi-deshpande-34774_death_surely-there-comes-a-moment-in-every-hum_1546966.png" --- # Surely there comes a moment in every human's life when he… ![“Surely there comes a moment in every human's life when he or she says, like the Sibyl - I wish to die.” quote by Shashi Deshpande](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/997/shashi-deshpande-34774_death_surely-there-comes-a-moment-in-every-hum_1546966.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/997/shashi-deshpande-34774_death_surely-there-comes-a-moment-in-every-hum_1546966.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/997/shashi-deshpande-34774_death_surely-there-comes-a-moment-in-every-hum_1546966.png) > ““Surely there comes a moment in every human's life when he or she says, like the Sibyl - I wish to die.”” [Shashi Deshpande](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shashi-deshpande/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A reflection on existential longing for death, likened to the ancient Sibyl’s wish. **In simple terms:** Contemplating death. Key Takeaway Acknowledge mortality. Themes existence despair philosophy Mood somber introspective Type philosophical literary When to use this quote - grief counseling - artistic expression - spiritual practice Key Concepts nihilism existentialism Questions to Reflect On - What gives life meaning? - How to cope with such thoughts? 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