Who holds a sword is tempted, who has youth must play, he who does not fear death on earth does not fear God.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Youth and power invite recklessness; those fearless of death are truly fearless of divine judgment.
- In plain terms
- Those who don't fear death don't fear God.
- What can you take from it?
- Fearlessness of death reveals fearlessness of God.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you fear death or God?
- What drives you to take risks?
Another view
It simplifies the complex relationship between fear of death and fear of God.
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