Quote by Maurice Sendak

As a kid, all I thought about was death.

As a kid, all I thought about was death.

Summary

This quote reflects the introspective nature and morbid thoughts that occupied the mind of the speaker during their childhood. It suggests that death was a predominant subject of contemplation for the individual, possibly highlighting a sense of existential awareness or curiosity about the finitude of life.

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By Maurice Sendak

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