--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If it is finally accepted that the…" description: "\"If it is finally accepted that the personality in whole or part survives death - and I believe that it will be - then such a belief will be considered ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/835/jane-roberts-7766_accepted_if-it-is-finally-accepted-that-the-perso_775814.jpg" --- # If it is finally accepted that the personality in whole or… ![“If it is finally accepted that the personality in whole or part survives death - and I believe that it will be - then such a belief will be considered as modern as a belief in spaceships and rockets.” quote by Jane Roberts](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/835/jane-roberts-7766_accepted_if-it-is-finally-accepted-that-the-perso_775814.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/835/jane-roberts-7766_accepted_if-it-is-finally-accepted-that-the-perso_775814.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/835/jane-roberts-7766_accepted_if-it-is-finally-accepted-that-the-perso_775814.jpg) > “If it is finally accepted that the personality in whole or part survives death - and I believe that it will be - then such a belief will be considered as modern as a belief in spaceships and rockets.” [Jane Roberts](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jane-roberts/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Believing personality survives death is as modern as believing in space travel; both challenge conventional limits. **In simple terms:** After‑life belief is contemporary like space belief. Key Takeaway Keep an open mind about consciousness beyond death. Themes afterlife consciousness modern belief Mood thoughtful open‑minded contemplative Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - philosophical discussions - creative writing - spiritual practice - science education Key Concepts Metaphysics spirituality science fiction Questions to Reflect On - What evidence would convince you? - How does this belief affect your life choices? 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