There are many sham diamonds in this life which pass for real, and vice versa.
William Makepeace ThackerayRead
Our great thoughts, our great affections, the truths of our life, never leave us. Surely they can not separate from our consciousness, shall follow it whithersoever that shall go, and are of their nature divine and immortal.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our deepest thoughts and feelings are intrinsic to our being and remain with us eternally.
This quote by Thackeray conveys the idea that the significant thoughts and pure emotions we cherish become integral parts of our identity. They are depicted as divine and immortal, indicating that they transcend our physical existence and remain within our consciousness, influencing our lives regardless of where we go or what we experience.
Themes
ThoughtsAffectionsConsciousnessImmortalityTruths
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of keeping our memories and experiences alive.
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