You have embarked, made the voyage, and come to shore; get…
““You have embarked, made the voyage, and come to shore; get out. If indeed to another life, there is no want of gods, not even there. But if to a state without sensation, you will cease to be held by pains and pleasures, and to be a slave to the vessel, which is as much inferior as that which serves it is superior: for the one is intelligence and deity; the other is earth and corruption.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage contrasts a higher, intelligent existence with a lower, material one, urging release from bodily desires and suffering.
In simple terms: Choose higher purpose over physical cravings.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual freedom.
Themes
philosophy
stoicism
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- ethical decision making
- life purpose
- overcoming addiction
Key Concepts
dualism
detachment
deity
materialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What higher purpose guides you?
- How can you detach from sensory cravings?
A Different Perspective
Material comfort can still dominate without discipline.