To be really great in little things, to be truly noble and heroic in the insipid details of everyday life, is a virtue so rare as to be worthy of canonization.
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Death! Strange that there should be such a word, and such a thing, and we ever forget it; that one should be living, warm and beautiful, full of hopes, desires and wants, one day, and the next be gone, utterly gone, and forever!
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the perplexing nature of mortality and how easily we can overlook the inevitability of death.
Harriet Beecher Stowe's quote delves into the strange reality of life and death, highlighting the contrast between our vibrant existence filled with aspirations and the suddenness with which life can be extinguished. It serves as a poignant reminder of our mortality, urging us to be aware of the transient nature of life and the importance of cherishing each moment.
Themes
DeathMortalityLifeExistenceAwareness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a eulogy to reflect on the fleeting nature of life.
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