Full of years, Sir Frank's body died. The diphtheria which carried him off caused him as much suffering as it would have done an ordinary man; dying was not eased by his unique gift. He slid out into the long darkness - but his consciousness continued unabated in eight other bodies.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Death affects the body but consciousness can persist elsewhere through unique biological gifts.
- In plain terms
- A person can die physically but their mind continues in other bodies.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical death might not end personal consciousness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is consciousness separate from the body?
- How do you view dying?
Another view
It assumes a mechanism for transferring consciousness that science doesn't confirm.
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