Abode Quote by Pythagoras
“Souls never die, but always on quitting one abode pass to another. All things change, nothing perishes. The soul passes hither and thither, occupying now this body, now that... As a wax is stamped with certain figures, then melted, then stamped anew with others, yet it is always the same wax. So, the Soul being always the same, yet wears at different times different forms.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: The Golden Verses of Pythagoras, 6th century BCE
The soul is eternal, moving between bodies, changing form but never ceasing to exist.
In simple terms: The soul lives forever, changing bodies.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the continuity of self beyond physical form.
Themes
eternity
transformation
identity
philosophy
Mood
reflective
contemplative
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- life after death
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
Metempsychosis
reincarnation
continuity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean for personal responsibility if the soul persists?
- How does this view affect how we treat others?
A Different Perspective
The concept may conflict with materialist views of consciousness.
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