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Advice Quote by W. Somerset Maugham

“Death is a very dull, dreary affair, and my advice to you is to have nothing whatsoever to do with it.” quote by W. Somerset Maugham
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“Death is a very dull, dreary affair, and my advice to you is to have nothing whatsoever to do with it.”

W. Somerset Maugham

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Razor's Edge, 1944

Life is portrayed as boring; the speaker advises total avoidance.

In simple terms: Avoid life’s boredom.

Key Takeaway

Consider disengagement.

Themes

existentialism nihilism advice

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • philosophical musings
  • personal coping
  • literary critique

Key Concepts

meaninglessness detachment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “nothing” mean to you?
  • Can avoidance be healthy?
A Different Perspective

Avoidance may lead to missed experiences.

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