Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

The most important thing I learned on Tralfamadore was that when a person dies he only appears to die. He is still very much alive in the past, so it is very silly for people to cry at his funeral. All moments, past, present and future, always have existed, always will exist.

The most important thing I learned on Tralfamadore was that

Summary

This quote, from the novel "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut, highlights a philosophical idea presented by the Tralfamadorians, fictional alien beings. According to them, death is merely a perceptual illusion, as all moments in time exist simultaneously. They suggest that individuals remain alive in the past, making grieving at funerals unnecessary. This quote challenges the conventional understanding of time and raises questions about the nature of existence and the significance of our emotional reactions to death. It invites readers to ponder the complex relationship between time, perception, and human emotions.

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By Kurt Vonnegut

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