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“God himself took a day to rest in, and a good man's grave is his Sabbath.” quote by John Donne
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“God himself took a day to rest in, and a good man's grave is his Sabbath.”

John Donne

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Even divine rest mirrors human mortality; a good man's grave is his Sabbath, linking sacred and ordinary.

In simple terms: God rests; a good man's grave is his Sabbath.

Key Takeaway

Respect the sanctity of ordinary life.

Themes

spirituality mortality work rest humility

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

religious philosophical

When to use this quote

  • funeral rites
  • spiritual reflection
  • work‑life balance
  • ethical living
  • community service

Key Concepts

theology metaphor life‑death cycle religious symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “Sabbath” mean to you?
  • How do you honor everyday rest?
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Interpretations may vary across faiths.

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