Death Quote by Titus Lucretius Carus
““Mortal, what hast thou of such grave concern That thou indulgest in too sickly plaints? Why this bemoaning and beweeping death? For if thy life aforetime and behind To thee was grateful, and not all thy good Was heaped as in sieve to flow away And perish unavailingly, why not, Even like a banqueter, depart the hall, Laden with life?””
About This Quote
Source Poem: De Rerum Natura, Book 2, lines 1‑6
The poet questions why one mourns death when life has been lived fully, urging acceptance and a dignified exit.
In simple terms: Accept death after a full life.
Key Takeaway
Live fully, then accept death gracefully.
Themes
Embrace life's fullness, let go without regret.
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
existential
When to use this quote
- stoicism
- epicureanism
- existentialism
Key Concepts
mortality
philosophy
acceptance
Practical Applications
- end-of-life reflections
- philosophical debates
- personal loss
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a life well lived?
- How to balance mourning with acceptance?
A Different Perspective
May overlook grief's complexity.
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