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“It cannot be seen, cannot be felt, Cannot be heard, cannot be smelt, It lies behind stars and under hills, And empty holes it fills, It comes first and follows after, Ends life, kills laughter.” quote by Anonymous
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“It cannot be seen, cannot be felt, Cannot be heard, cannot be smelt, It lies behind stars and under hills, And empty holes it fills, It comes first and follows after, Ends life, kills laughter.”

Anonymous

About This Quote

Source Poem: Riddle of Death, author unknown

It describes an unseen, intangible force that fills emptiness, precedes and follows life, ending joy.

In simple terms: An unseen force that ends life and joy.

Key Takeaway

Recognize life's impermanence.

Themes

mortality impermanence existence

Mood

somber thoughtful

Type

poetic reflective

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • medical ethics
  • creative writing
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you confront unseen forces?
  • What fills the void in your life?
A Different Perspective

Interpretations vary; may be metaphorical rather than literal.

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