All things Quote by Plato
“Must not all things at the last be swallowed up in death?”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Phaedo, Plato, 4th century BCE
All things ultimately return to death, questioning the permanence of existence.
In simple terms: Everything ends in death.
Key Takeaway
Contemplate mortality and meaning.
Themes
philosophy
mortality
existence
Mood
somber
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
existential
When to use this quote
- end‑of‑life planning
- ethical decision‑making
- spiritual reflection
- literary analysis
- teaching philosophy
Key Concepts
Metaphysics
ontology
eternal return
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “swallowed up” imply about legacy?
- How does this view affect how you live?
A Different Perspective
The statement may be challenged by beliefs in afterlife or continuity.
