Addresses Quote by Victor Lewis-Smith
“Dying well is part of living well and one day our society will surely recognize that. But I suppose we'll only know that we've reached that promised land on the day that the President of the Voluntary Euthanasia Society begins his address to the Annual General Meeting with the words: 'Tremendous news for the society. It's been our most successful year ever. So successful, indeed, that we now have no members at all.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Annual General Meeting of the Voluntary Euthanasia Society, hypothetical
The quote suggests that true living includes preparing for a dignified death, and society will only recognize this when euthanasia becomes mainstream.
In simple terms: Living well includes planning a good death.
Key Takeaway
Accept death as part of life.
Themes
mortality
ethics
societal change
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- healthcare policy debates
- personal end‑of‑life planning
- public health education
Key Concepts
Euthanasia
human dignity
cultural shift
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you define a “well‑lived” life?
- What barriers prevent open discussion of death?
A Different Perspective
Societal acceptance may lag behind individual desires.
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