Heaven Quote by Richard Bach
““Jonathan, there is no such place. Heaven is not a place, and it is not a time. Heaven is being perfect.” He was silent for a moment. “You are a very fast flier, aren’t you?” “I … I enjoy speed,” Jonathan said, taken aback but proud that the Elder had noticed. “You will begin to touch heaven, Jonathan, in the moment that you touch perfect speed. And that isn’t flying a thousand miles an hour, or a million, or flying at the speed of light. Because any number is a limit, and perfection doesn’t have limits. Perfect speed, my son, is being there.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Illusions, 1977
Heaven is not a location but a state of perfect speed, transcending limits and embodying ultimate fulfillment.
In simple terms: Heaven is perfect speed, not a place.
Key Takeaway
Seek experiences that feel limitless.
Themes
spirituality
freedom
limitlessness
perfection
Mood
inspirational
philosophical
Type
poetic
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- creative pursuits
- athletic training
- meditation
- adventure
Key Concepts
metaphysics
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “perfect speed” mean to you?
- How can you experience “heaven” in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Perfect speed may be an unattainable ideal.
