--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: This perfected body can be compared to a…" description: "\"This perfected body can be compared to a mirror, and the human spirit to the sun. Nevertheless, if the mirror breaks, the bounty of the sun continues; ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/29b/abdu-l-bah-4472_all-things_this-perfected-body-can-be-compared-to-a_1543592.png" --- # This perfected body can be compared to a mirror, and the… ![“This perfected body can be compared to a mirror, and the human spirit to the sun. Nevertheless, if the mirror breaks, the bounty of the sun continues; and if the mirror is destroyed or ceases to exist, no harm will happen to the bounty of the sun, which is everlasting. This spirit has the power of…” quote by Abdu'l-Bahá](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/29b/abdu-l-bah-4472_all-things_this-perfected-body-can-be-compared-to-a_1543592.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/29b/abdu-l-bah-4472_all-things_this-perfected-body-can-be-compared-to-a_1543592.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/29b/abdu-l-bah-4472_all-things_this-perfected-body-can-be-compared-to-a_1543592.png) > “This perfected body can be compared to a mirror, and the human spirit to the sun. Nevertheless, if the mirror breaks, the bounty of the sun continues; and if the mirror is destroyed or ceases to exist, no harm will happen to the bounty of the sun, which is everlasting. This spirit has the power of discovery; it encompasses all things ...” [Abdu'l-Bahá](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abdu-l-bah/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The human spirit is like the sun—eternal and powerful—while the body is a mirror that can break without harming the spirit. **In simple terms:** Spirit endures beyond the body. Key Takeaway Cultivate inner light. Themes spirituality eternity resilience Mood hopeful calm Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - illness - aging - creative pursuits - spiritual practice Key Concepts metaphysics philosophy Questions to Reflect On - What inner qualities sustain you? - How do you nurture your spirit? 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