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A suicide kills two people, Maggie, thats what its for!
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"A suicide kills two people, Maggie, that's what it's for!"

- Arthur Miller

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This quote from Arthur Miller's play "After the Fall" is spoken by Quentin, a character who is dealing with his own mental wellness issues. He is talking to Maggie, his previous partner, who is likewise dealing with her own psychological wellness problems. Quentin is trying to explain to Maggie the devastating repercussions of suicide. He is trying to make her comprehend that when somebody takes their very own life, it not just impacts the individual who passes away, yet likewise those that are left. He is trying to highlight the gravity of the situation and the importance of seeking aid. He is trying to make her understand that suicide is not a service, but a tragedy that affects everybody entailed. He is attempting to make her recognize that suicide is not a way out, yet a means to create even more discomfort and also suffering.

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Arthur Miller This quote is written / told by Arthur Miller between October 17, 1915 and February 10, 2005. He was a famous Playwright from USA. The author also have 34 other quotes.

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