Soul Quote by Megory Anderson
““Has the body a soul? No. The soul has a body. And well does that soul know when this body has served its purpose, and well does that soul do to lay it aside in high austerity, taking it off like a stained garment.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Soul's Garment, Megory Anderson, 2019
The soul is primary; it knows when the body has fulfilled its role and can discard it like an old cloth.
In simple terms: Soul owns the body, discarding it when done.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the soul's authority over the body.
Themes
spirituality
mortality
identity
detachment
Mood
contemplative
somber
Type
metaphorical
poetic
When to use this quote
- end‑of‑life care
- meditation
- artistic expression
- rituals
Key Concepts
dualism
impermanence
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to “lay aside” a body?
- How does this view affect attitudes toward death?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex mind‑body relations.
![“i believe [images] are the soul's immune system and transit system.” quote by Lynda Barry](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/053/lynda-barry-3343_immune-system_i-believe-images-are-the-soul-s-immune-s_744.jpg)
