How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
And so I awoke to reality, free of any meaning or any search. What could there possibly be to search for? All of Soc's words had come alive with my death. This was the paradox of it all, the humor of it all, and the great change. All searches, all achievements, all goals, were equally enjoyable, and equally unnecessary." (8.78)
Realizing that death is just another illusion is the gate through which Dan finally goes in order to become happy without needing goals or achievements or a search for reasons behind life.