After death Quote by Isabel Allende
“Silence before being born, silence after death: life is nothing but noise between two unfathomable silences.”
About This Quote
Life is a brief noisy interval between two infinite silences of birth and death.
In simple terms: Life is fleeting noise between silence.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the present and its impermanence.
Themes
existence
impermanence
silence
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- daily routines
- creative work
- relationships
Key Concepts
philosophical reflection
mortality
Questions to Reflect On
- What does noise mean to you?
- How can you find meaning in the interval?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on noise may cause anxiety.
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