Quote by Neil Gaiman

Call no man happy, said Shadow, until he is dead

Call no man happy, said Shadow, until he is dead

Summary

This quote, attributed to the character Shadow, suggests that one should refrain from declaring someone as truly happy until their life has come to an end. It hints at the belief that happiness is a complex and subjective state, prone to change over time. It implies that only after witnessing the entirety of a person's life, its accomplishments, relationships, and ups and downs, can one truly determine their level of happiness. Ultimately, it reminds us that happiness is a fluid concept that cannot be fully understood or assessed until the end of one's journey.

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Death Happiness American Gods

By Neil Gaiman

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