Death Quote by W. Somerset Maugham
““Death ends all things and so is the comprehensive conclusion of a story, but marriage finishes it veru properly too and the sophisticated are ill-advised to sneer at what is by convention termed a happy ending.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Constant Wife, 1926
Death concludes life, but marriage provides a proper ending, and those who dismiss happy endings are misguided.
In simple terms: Marriage offers a proper ending beyond death.
Key Takeaway
Cherish meaningful relationships.
Themes
death
marriage
storytelling
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- life planning
- relationship counseling
- creative writing
Key Concepts
literature
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you view marriage as a life’s climax?
- How do cultural narratives shape our view of endings?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone values marriage similarly.
