Sense shines with a double luster when it is set in humility. An able yet humble man is a jewel worth a kingdom.
William PennRead
For death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Death is a transition from life to eternity, rather than an end.
William Penn's quote suggests that death should not be seen as a final termination of existence, but rather as a transformation or change that ushers individuals from the temporal constraints of life into the timelessness of eternity. It encourages a perspective that views death as a natural part of the cycle of existence, offering a more hopeful and peaceful understanding of mortality.
Themes
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In practice
Example use cases
During a memorial service, one might use this quote to comfort those grieving by emphasizing the beauty of life's transition.
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