We must beware the revenge of the starved senses, the embittered animal in its prison.
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The people who pretend that dying is rather like strolling into the next room always leave me unconvinced. Death, like birth, must be a tremendous event.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Death should be seen as a significant event, not something trivial.
J. B. Priestley suggests that death, akin to birth, is a monumental event that deserves profound recognition and contemplation. The act of downplaying death as simple or inconsequential diminishes its gravity and the deep emotions and transformations associated with it, leaving a lasting impression that warrants deeper understanding and respect.
Themes
DeathLifeEventBirthPhilosophyTranscendence
In practice
Example use cases
During a eulogy, one might quote, 'Death, like birth, must be a tremendous event' to highlight the significance of life transitions.
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