Here lies Howard Campbell's essence, Freed from his body's noisome nuisance. His body, empty, prowls the earth, Earning what a body's worth. If his body and his essence remain apart, Burn his body, but spare this, his heart.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The essence or soul is more valuable than the physical body, which is burdensome.
- In plain terms
- The soul matters more than the body.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize inner self over physical form.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What remains after the body is gone?
- How do you value essence over form?
Another view
The body is necessary for the essence to exist in the world.
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