Death Quote by Viscount Henry St. John Bolingbroke
““There is so much trouble in coming into the world, and so much more, as well as meanness, in going out of it, that 'tis hardly worth while to be here at all.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: 1738, "The Art of Being a Man" (attributed)
Life is fraught with suffering and cruelty; existence feels burdensome and often seems not worth enduring.
In simple terms: Life is painful and often feels pointless.
Key Takeaway
Seek meaning beyond suffering.
Themes
suffering
existence
meaning
philosophy
nihilism
Mood
melancholic
philosophical
Type
maxim
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal contemplation
- philosophical debate
- mental health coping
Key Concepts
ethics
existentialism
stoicism
Questions to Reflect On
- Is life inherently meaningless?
- How can one find purpose despite suffering?
A Different Perspective
Optimism can counterbalance despair.
