Soren Kierkegaard Quotes:
Ocupation: Philosopher
Life: May 5, 1813 - November 11, 1855
Birthday: May 5
Death: November 11
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.
source: "Either/or, Vol. 1". Book by Søren Kierkegaard, Howard Vincent Hong, Edna Hatlestad Hong, Princeton University Press, p. 20, 1987.
topic: Joy, Moments, Splendid, Fertilization
