Deep down, no one really believes they have a right to live. But this death sentence generally stays tucked away, hidden beneath the difficulty of living. If that difficulty is removed from time to time, death is suddenly there, unintelligibly.

Summary

This quote suggests that people generally have an underlying belief that they don't have a true entitlement to live. However, this belief is usually overshadowed by the challenges and struggles of life. It implies that when these difficulties are temporarily alleviated, death suddenly becomes more apparent and incomprehensible. The quote highlights the existential awareness that individuals may have about their mortality, which becomes apparent when the daily struggles are momentarily lifted.

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