Pitiful Quote by W. Somerset Maugham
““When all things lasted so short a time and nothing mattered very much, it seemed pitiful that men, attaching an absurd importance to trivial objects, should make themselves and one another so unhappy.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Razor's Edge by W. Somerset Maugham, 1944
Life is fleeting and trivial concerns cause unnecessary suffering; recognizing this can reduce needless anguish.
In simple terms: Trivial worries cause unhappiness.
Key Takeaway
Let go of petty concerns.
Themes
impermanence
meaninglessness
human suffering
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- daily stress
- relationships
- workplace
- social media
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What trivial thing dominates your thoughts?
- How can you reframe its importance?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring deeper values can lead to apathy.
