Come End Quote by David Mitchell
““When the temple finally equals its counterpart in the Pure Land, so the story goes, that day humanity shall have fulfilled its purpose, and Time itself shall come to an end.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell, 2004
The quote suggests that humanity’s ultimate purpose will be realized when earthly and spiritual realms align, ending time itself.
In simple terms: When the material and spiritual worlds match, humanity fulfills its purpose and time ends.
Seek harmony between material and spiritual pursuits.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- philosophical reflection
- future planning
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance material progress with spiritual growth?
- What does “ending time” mean to you?
Such alignment may be idealistic and unattainable.