“To will the obligatory in relation to death is to fall in line with the major immutable cycles of Nature, especially human nature, and to understand that (whether or not there is a purpose or meaning to life or a life of the spirit beyond the life of the body) no one, absolutely no one, escapes being finite and mortal. And knowing this, and then to accept it, to will it, and not to be in an unnecessary state of angst or rebellion or terror over it.”
Quote by Edwin S. Shneidman
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Edwin S. Shneidman
Edwin S. Shneidman was a prominent psychologist known for his significant contributions to the field of suicide psychology. His research focused on the psychological aspects of suicide, and he proposed the influential theory of suicide motivation. Shneidman's life and achievements have had a profound impact on understanding the phenomenon of suicide. more
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