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Day night Quote by George Herbert

“Praise day at night, and life at the end.” quote by George Herbert
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“Praise day at night, and life at the end.”

George Herbert

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Temple, George Herbert, 1633

Life is praised both day and night, and ultimately ends in death, urging a balanced appreciation of existence.

In simple terms: Praise life always.

Key Takeaway

Live fully and accept mortality.

Themes

faith mortality balance

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

philosophical religious

When to use this quote

  • daily routines
  • spiritual practice
  • end‑of‑life planning

Key Concepts

spirituality temporal awareness humility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to praise life daily?
  • How do you reconcile joy with inevitable death?
A Different Perspective

May ignore suffering and complexity of life.

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