No one should approach the temple of science with the soul of a money changer.
Thomas BrowneRead
To be content with death may be better than to desire it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Accepting death can be healthier than longing for it.
This quote by Thomas Browne suggests that finding a sense of peace or contentment with the inevitability of death is a preferable state compared to actively desiring death. It highlights the importance of accepting mortality as a natural part of life, encouraging a perspective that embraces living fully rather than succumbing to despair or longing for an end.
Themes
DeathContentmentAcceptanceLifePhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about mental health, this quote can remind us to find peace with our existence.
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Life itself is but the shadow of death, and souls departed but the shadows of the living.
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The long habit of living indisposeth us for dying.
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