Bitter the day of birth, for death is its companion. Yet…
““Bitter the day of birth, for death is its companion. Yet, though life be cold and cruel, we are not without a last consolation. For to die in one world is to be born into another. Let all men hear and remember!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Life and death are linked; death is a transition, not an end, offering consolation.
In simple terms: Death leads to another life.
Key Takeaway
Accept death as part of life.
Themes
mortality
transcendence
comfort
continuity
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- end‑of‑life care
- philosophical reflection
Key Concepts
mythology
spirituality
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief in afterlife affect your choices?
- What comforts you in loss?
A Different Perspective
Fear of death can dominate.