In the presence of death I affirm and reaffirm the truth of all that I have said against the superstitions of the world. I would say that much on the subject with my last breath.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker maintains their stance against superstition even in the face of death.
- In plain terms
- I will stand by my fight against worldly superstitions until I die.
- What can you take from it?
- Stand firm in your convictions until the end.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What truths will you hold when facing death?
- How do you define superstition?
Another view
It assumes the speaker's views are definitively true.
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