No one's death comes to pass without making some impression, and those close to the deceased inherit part of the liberated soul and become richer in their humanness.
Interpretation
Death impacts everyone and creates a lasting influence on those left behind.
Hermann Broch's quote reflects on the profound effect that death has on individuals and communities. It suggests that when someone passes away, their essence and experiences are shared with those who knew them, enriching their lives and deepening their understanding of humanity. This inheritance of the 'liberated soul' results in personal growth for the bereaved, highlighting the interconnectedness of human experiences.
In practice
During a eulogy, reflecting on the impact of the deceased on the community.
The maker of kitsch does not create inferior art, he is not an incompetent or a bungler, he cannot be evaluated by aesthetic standards; rather, he is ethically depraved, a criminal willing radical evil. And since it is radical evil that is manifest here, evil per se, forming the absolute negative pole of every value-system, kitsch will always be evil, not just kitsch in art, but kitsch in every value-system that is not an imitation system.
Were one merely to seek information, one should inquire of the man who hates, but if one wishes to know what truly is, one better ask the one who loves
One who hates is a man holding a magnifying-glass, and when he hates someone, he knows precisely that person's surface, from the soles of his feet all the way up to each hair on the hated head
There must be some kind of way out of here,' said the joker to the thief.
He who sees the Infinite in all things sees God.
I shall lead you through the loneliness, the solitude you will not understand; but it is my shortcut to your soul.
Oh, how great is the goodness of God, greater than we can understand. There are moments and there are mysteries of the divine mercy over which the heavens are astounded. Let our judgment of souls cease, for God's mercy upon them is extraordinary.
The chief cause of problems is solutions.
We should commit ourselves to 'eucharistic coherence,' that is, we should be conscious that people cannot receive holy communion and at the same time act or speak against the commandments, in particular when abortions, euthanasia, and other serious crimes against life and family are facilitated. This responsibility applies particularly to legislators, governors, and health professionals.
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