And before you know me gone Eternity and I are one.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Howells suggests a unity between the self and eternity upon death.
- In plain terms
- He believes he will become one with eternity when he dies.
- What can you take from it?
- Death can be seen as merging with something larger.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What happens after death?
- Are we part of something bigger?
Another view
It assumes a continuation of consciousness that may not exist.
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