Afterlife Quote by Bangambiki Habyarimana
““We all want to become more than we are, we want to live forever, that is why we hate death and create the afterlife.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Mortality and Belief, 2023
Humans strive for transcendence and fear death, leading them to imagine an afterlife to achieve a sense of permanence.
In simple terms: People fear death and imagine an afterlife for lasting meaning.
Seek meaning beyond mortality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- religious practice
- artistic creation
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives your life meaning now?
- How does belief in an afterlife shape your daily choices?
The desire for immortality can cause neglect of present life responsibilities.