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“But if there be an hereafter,And that there is, conscience, uninfluenc'dAnd suffer'd to speak out, tells every man,Then must it be an awful thing to die;More horrid yet to die by one's own hand.” quote by Robert Blair
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“But if there be an hereafter,And that there is, conscience, uninfluenc'dAnd suffer'd to speak out, tells every man,Then must it be an awful thing to die;More horrid yet to die by one's own hand.”

Robert Blair

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Afterlife and Conscience, 1690

Conscience warns that dying by one’s own hand is a grave transgression, reflecting deep moral turmoil.

In simple terms: Suicide is portrayed as a terrible moral act.

Key Takeaway

Respect life and seek help.

Themes

ethics suicide conscience mortality

Mood

somber thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • counseling
  • mental health support
  • ethical debates

Key Concepts

moral philosophy psychology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives someone to view suicide as morally worse?
  • How can societies better support those in despair?
A Different Perspective

May not consider mental illness factors.

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