Either death is a state of nothingness and utter unconsciousness, or, as men say, there is a change and migration of the soul from this world to another. ...Now if death be of such a nature, I say that to die is to gain; for eternity is then only a single night.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Death is either nothingness or a soul migration; either way, it may be a gain.
- In plain terms
- Death is not bad if it is rest or a move to another world.
- What can you take from it?
- Death is not necessarily something to fear.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is death peaceful?
- What happens after death?
Another view
Not all view death as gain; fear is natural.
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