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Death Quote by Christopher Marlowe

“Si peccasse negamus, fallimur, et nulla est in nobis veritas; If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and there's no truth in us. Why, then, belike we must sin, and so consequently die: Ay, we must die an everlasting death. What doctrine call you this, Che sera, sera,19 What will be…” quote by Christopher Marlowe
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““Si peccasse negamus, fallimur, et nulla est in nobis veritas; If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and there's no truth in us. Why, then, belike we must sin, and so consequently die: Ay, we must die an everlasting death. What doctrine call you this, Che sera, sera,19 What will be, shall be? Divinity, adieu!””

Christopher Marlowe

About This Quote

Source Play: Doctor Faustus, 1592

Denial of personal sin leads to self‑deception and loss of truth, ultimately resulting in spiritual death.

In simple terms: Ignoring sin blinds us to truth and leads to ruin.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge flaws to seek redemption.

Themes

sin truth spirituality

Mood

somber reflective

Type

philosophical religious

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • confession
  • ethical decision‑making

Key Concepts

self‑deception mortality theology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you hide your faults?
  • What truth emerges when you accept imperfection?
A Different Perspective

Denial may temporarily protect ego but deepens moral decay.

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