Books Quote by William H. Gass
““We shall live for no reason. Then die and be done with it. What a recognition! What shall save us? Only the knowledge that we have lived without illusion, not excluding the illusion that something will save us. —William H. Gass, “Mr. Gaddis and His Goddamn Books” (2006)””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mr. Gaddis and His Goddamn Books by William H. Gass, 2006
Life is lived without purpose, ending in death; only the illusion of meaning offers comfort.
In simple terms: Life lacks purpose, illusion comforts us.
Key Takeaway
Accept life's absurdity, find personal meaning.
Themes
existentialism
illusion
meaninglessness
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
existential
When to use this quote
- daily routine
- philosophical contemplation
- creative work
Key Concepts
nihilism
comfort in narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you find meaning in illusion?
- How do you confront emptiness?
A Different Perspective
Illusion may be self‑deception.
