Thou shalt understand that it is a science most…
“Thou shalt understand that it is a science most profitable, and passing all other sciences, for to learn to die. For a man to know that he shall die, that is common to all men; as much as there is no man that may ever live or he hath hope or trust thereof; but thou shalt find full few that hath this cunning to learn to die. I shall give thee the mystery of this doctrine; the which shall profit thee greatly to the beginning of ghostly health, and to a stable fundamental of all virtues.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Learning to accept mortality is the most valuable knowledge, fostering virtue and inner peace.
In simple terms: Accepting death teaches virtue and peace.
Key Takeaway
Embrace mortality to cultivate virtue.
Themes
mortality
virtue
spirituality
wisdom
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- end‑of‑life planning
- meditation
- counseling
- teaching
- writing
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does awareness of death change daily choices?
- What virtues arise from accepting mortality?
A Different Perspective
Denial of death can cause anxiety.