Cliffs Quote by Henry Parry Liddon
“A few years hence and he will be beneath the sod; but those cliffs will stand, as now, facing the ocean, incessantly lashed by its waves, yet unshaken, immovable; and other eyes will gaze on them for their brief day of life, and then they, too, will close.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Immortality of the Soul, 1869
Life is fleeting; physical forms decay, but enduring truths remain steadfast against time's relentless forces.
In simple terms: Physical things fade, truths endure.
Key Takeaway
Focus on lasting values.
Themes
mortality
impermanence
steadfastness
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grief
- legacy planning
- environmental stewardship
Key Concepts
ephemerality
resilience
legacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we honor enduring truths amid change?
- What remains after we are gone?
