Death Quote by Joseph Addison
“It must be so,-Plato, thou reasonest well! Else whence this pleasing hope, this fond desire, This longing after immortality? Or whence this secret dread and inward horror Of falling into naught? Why shrinks the soul Back on herself, and startles at destruction? 'T is the divinity that stirs within us; 'T is Heaven itself that points out an hereafter, And intimates eternity to man. Eternity! thou pleasing, dreadful thought!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Spectator" No. 125, 1712
The passage reflects on humanity's yearning for immortality and the fear of nonexistence.
In simple terms: Humans desire lasting meaning yet fear death.
Key Takeaway
Embrace meaning beyond fear of oblivion.
Themes
mortality
immortality
existential desire
fear
Mood
thoughtful
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- therapy sessions
- philosophical debates
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives you a sense of lasting purpose?
- How do you confront the fear of nothingness?
A Different Perspective
Hope can mask underlying dread.
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