Quote by Yiyun Li

When the dead departed, they took away any falsehoods that they might have allowed us to believe while alive; we who are left behind have to embark on a different life, since the dead are no longer here to help us deceive ourselves.

When the dead departed, they took away any falsehoods that t

Summary

This quote highlights that when people pass away, they take with them a sense of truthfulness and expose any illusions we might have had about them during their lifetime. It emphasizes that with their departure, those who are left behind must face a new reality and adopt a different way of living because they can no longer rely on the deceased individuals to assist in self-deception. In essence, the quote explores how death forces us to confront the truth and challenges us to adapt to a life without the comforting illusions that the departed may have created.

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Death Truth Change Lies Dead Deception Falsehoods

By Yiyun Li

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