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Terminal Quotes

Honest words on endings and urgency.

The word terminal carries weight beyond computing, touching on urgency, mortality, and the process of reaching an end. If reflective, plainspoken writing appeals to you, our Harmony quotes page shares a similar tone.

PTSD has a terminal side to it that calls for more urgency.

Quotes by Romeo Dallaire

Mostly I use the O2 as an X terminal, however, running my apps on Linux and displaying remotely.

Quotes by Jamie Zawinski

It must be understood that, as adults, we are all terminal.

Quotes by Jacob K. Javits

I am convinced that we are in a terminal process.

Quotes by E. P. Thompson

Frequently Asked Questions

What does terminal mean across these different quotes?
The word shifts between a technology term, a description of mortality, and a broader sense of reaching an endpoint.
Are any of these quotes about mental health?
Yes, one references the urgency that certain trauma-related struggles demand from those around them.
Is there a technology reference among these quotes?
Yes, one mentions using an older device as a remote computer terminal, showing a more literal use of the word.
Do these quotes discuss mortality directly?
Yes, a couple of lines speak plainly about human mortality, treating it as an accepted part of adult life.
Where can I find more thoughtful quotes on life's bigger questions?
Our Little Girl quotes page offers a gentler perspective on related themes.

These lines don't shy away from hard truths, but they frame them with clarity rather than fear. See Free Spirit quotes for a more hopeful counterpoint.