Sins are not the worst, And goodness not the best But love is ever living And death eternal rest.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love is more vital than sin or goodness. Death is the final rest.
- In plain terms
- Love matters most in the end.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize love over judgments of good or bad.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is ultimately most important?
- How does death change values?
Another view
This is too brief to develop the full idea.
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