Quotation by

Ivan Illich

At the moment of death I hope to be surprised.

Death

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Ivan Illich is expressing a desire for an unexpected experience when he dies, rather than a predictable or familiar one. This suggests he hopes death will reveal something new or unknown, challenging his current understanding of it.

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