Any person without invincible prejudice who had the same experience would come to the same broad conclusion, viz., that things hitherto held impossible do actually occur.
Oliver LodgeRead
Death is not a foe, but an inevitable adventure.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Death is a natural part of life and should be viewed as a journey rather than something to fear.
In this quote, Oliver Lodge frames death not as an enemy to be feared, but rather as a necessary and inevitable part of the human experience. By describing it as an 'adventure,' he encourages a perspective that sees death as a transition or a journey, suggesting that it holds potential for discovery and understanding rather than merely loss and sorrow.
Themes
DeathLifeAdventureInevitablePhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a eulogy, reflecting on a loved one's life and their view of death.
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