--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: As long as our souls remain strong, that…" description: "\"As long as our souls remain strong, that is all that matters; as long as they don't decline. Because with the fall of certain souls in this world, the ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ab5/nikos-kazantzakis-1116_certain_as-long-as-our-souls-remain-strong-that_2635317.jpg" --- # As long as our souls remain strong, that is all that… ![“As long as our souls remain strong, that is all that matters; as long as they don't decline. Because with the fall of certain souls in this world, the world itself will collapse. These are the pillars which support it. They are few, but enough.” quote by Nikos Kazantzakis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ab5/nikos-kazantzakis-1116_certain_as-long-as-our-souls-remain-strong-that_2635317.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ab5/nikos-kazantzakis-1116_certain_as-long-as-our-souls-remain-strong-that_2635317.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ab5/nikos-kazantzakis-1116_certain_as-long-as-our-souls-remain-strong-that_2635317.jpg) > “As long as our souls remain strong, that is all that matters; as long as they don't decline. Because with the fall of certain souls in this world, the world itself will collapse. These are the pillars which support it. They are few, but enough.” [Nikos Kazantzakis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nikos-kazantzakis/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A few strong souls uphold society; their decline threatens the whole world. **In simple terms:** Strong individuals sustain civilization. Key Takeaway Support and nurture resilient people. Themes leadership morality community Mood thoughtful inspirational Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - politics - education - family - spiritual practice - community building Key Concepts existentialism social cohesion Questions to Reflect On - Who are the pillars in your community? - How can you strengthen them? 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