Blind Quote by Martin Luther
“We know that death never skips or spares anybody and that no one ever returns. And yet we go on like the blind, who see as little at midday as in the pitch-dark night. We do not take these examples to heart; we do not realize that today or tomorrow our turn will come.”
About This Quote
Death is inevitable and impartial; yet humanity pretends ignorance, ignoring mortality.
In simple terms: Death comes to all, yet we ignore it.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge mortality.
Themes
mortality
humanity
ignorance
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- life planning
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
philosophy
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does awareness of death shape your choices?
- What can you do today to live more fully?
A Different Perspective
Denial can hinder meaningful living.
![“[The papists] ought to have sympathy with us weak, poor Christians, and not condemn us or make fun of us because we are learning so childishly to toddle along the benches, nay, to creep in the mire, and cannot skip and dance, on such light feet and legs, over and outside of God's commandments, as…” quote by Martin Luther](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/79b/martin-luther-106_benches_the-papists-ought-to-have-sympathy-with_2321648.jpg)
![“I have come to know that it [death] is an important thing to keep in mind - not to complain or to make melancholy, but simply because only with the honest knowledge that one day I will die I can ever truly begin to live.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/362/anonymous-1_complaining_i-have-come-to-know-that-it-death-is-an_453743.jpg)
