Alive Quote by Thornton Wilder
““Simon Stimson: "...That's what it was to be alive. To move about in a cloud of ignorance; to go up and down trampling on the feelings of those about you. To spend and waste time as though you had a million years. To be always at the mercy of one self-centered passion, or another.””
About This Quote
It reflects on the human condition of drifting through life, unaware, while selfish desires dictate actions, leading to wasted time and emotional harm.
In simple terms: Life's aimless drift under selfish drives
Key Takeaway
Selfishness wastes time and harms others
Themes
existentialism
human nature
time
selfishness
empathy
meaninglessness
Mood
melancholy
contemplative
sober
Type
philosophical
reflective
critical
When to use this quote
- reflecting on personal growth
- analyzing societal selfishness
- examining wasted time
- discussing emotional impact
Key Concepts
ignorance
passion
mortality
interpersonal harm
Practical Applications
- philosophical essays
- self-help workshops
Questions to Reflect On
- How does selfish passion shape our choices?
- What can we do to break cycles of wasted time?
