Gods fade; but God abides and in man's heart Speaks with the clear unconquerable cry Of energies and hopes that can not die.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human ideals and hopes endure even if specific deities fade.
- In plain terms
- God remains alive in our hearts and hopes.
- What can you take from it?
- Hope and energy are eternal within us.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What gives your life meaning?
Another view
It assumes a specific view of divinity.
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