The rushing of his spirit from its prison-house was as rapid as a hunted cat passing over a garden fence.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The spirit escapes the body with sudden speed and instinctual agility, like a cat jumping a fence.
- In plain terms
- Death happens quickly and naturally.
- What can you take from it?
- Life ends with sudden freedom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you view the moment of passing?
Another view
The comparison might seem too casual for a serious topic.
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