Is there beyond the silent night An endless day? Is death a door that leads to light? We cannot say.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We cannot know if death leads to light or an endless day.
- In plain terms
- We do not know if there is life after death.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept uncertainty about the afterlife.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What happens after death?
- Can we know the answer?
Another view
Faith often provides answers where reason finds none.
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