Whenever two particles come together, they are held by a…
“Whenever two particles come together, they are held by a certain attraction; and there will come a time when those particles will separate. This is the eternal law. So, wherever there is a body - either grosser or finer, either in heaven or on earth - death will overcome it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Explains that all matter experiences attraction and eventual separation, a universal law of decay leading to death.
In simple terms: All things attract, then separate, ending in death.
Accept impermanence and live mindfully.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- life planning
- grief counseling
- environmental cycles
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this law suggest about how we value life?
- How can we find meaning despite inevitable decay?
May overlook hope or renewal after death.