Quote by Soren Kierkegaard

There are, as is known, insects that die in the moment of fertilization. So it is with all joy: life's highest, most splendid moment of enjoyment is accompanied by death.

There are, as is known, insects that die in the moment of fe

Summary

This quote suggests that joy and pleasure in life often come with moments of transient existence, using the analogy of insects that die upon fertilization. It implies that moments of intense happiness or fulfillment are often brief and fleeting, paralleling how the insects' lives end abruptly after reaching their peak. The quote suggests that perhaps the impermanence of joy and the inevitability of its accompanying sorrows are fundamental aspects of the human experience.

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By Soren Kierkegaard

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