Quote by W. C. Fields

When we have lost everything, including hope, life becomes a disgrace, and death a duty.

When we have lost everything, including hope, life becomes a

Summary

This quote suggests that when we have reached a point of absolute despair, where we have lost all our possessions and any sense of optimism, life can become unbearable and death may seem like a necessary escape. It signifies that when all hope is gone and our circumstances leave us feeling utterly hopeless, the act of living becomes a burden that some may see as better replaced by death. This quote emphasizes the severe consequences of losing everything, highlighting the increasingly desperate nature of such a situation.

By W. C. Fields

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