Death Quote by W. Somerset Maugham
““It's dreadful, isn't it?" "What? Death?" "Yes. It makes everything else seem so horribly trivial. He doesn't look human. When you look at him you can hardly persuade yourself that he's ever been alive. It's hard to think that not so very many years ago he was just a little boy tearing down the hill and flying a kite.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: "The Death of a Boy", 1915
Death makes life feel trivial and alien, highlighting how quickly we shift from innocence to mortality.
In simple terms: Death makes life seem trivial.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on life's fleeting nature.
Themes
mortality
innocence
existence
alienation
Mood
somber
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- grief counseling
- philosophical reflection
Key Concepts
death
human fragility
time perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does confronting death change your priorities?
- What does innocence mean after loss?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize death, overlooking its pain.
