I am afraid. Not of life, or death, or nothingness, but of wasting it as if I had never been

I am afraid. Not of life, or death, or nothingness, but of wasting it as if I had never been

Daniel Keyes, the renowned author of the classic novel "Flowers for Algernon," delves deep into the complexities of human existence and the fear of wasting one's life in his poignant and thought-provoking works. The quote "I am afraid. Not of life, or death, or nothingness, but of wasting it as if I had never been" encapsulates the underlying theme of existential dread and the desire for meaning and purpose in Keyes' writing.