If the love of earth is not the love of heaven, if those we love here are to be separated from us there, then I want eternal sleep.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If heaven separates us from earthly love, eternal rest is preferable.
- In plain terms
- Death is better than an afterlife without loved ones.
- What can you take from it?
- Love on earth defines a meaningful existence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes life worth living?
- How do you view the afterlife?
Another view
It assumes all religions promise separation.
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