Deeds Quote by Robert Greene
“For as one star another far exceeds, So souls in heaven are placed by their deeds.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The 48 Laws of Power, 1998
Comparing stars illustrates that deeds determine heavenly rank, not birth.
In simple terms: Deeds decide afterlife status.
Key Takeaway
Live virtuously.
Themes
morality
spirituality
justice
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal conduct
- charitable work
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
Karma
afterlife hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure the worth of deeds?
- Can deeds alone define destiny?
A Different Perspective
May overlook systemic factors beyond personal control.
![“Do dogs understand death? Do they have souls? Do they go to heaven? I have alway believed so, but this [event] confirmed that all of God's creatures , humans and animals, have a soul and that we will all be reunited in heaven. My pastor once told me, "If there are no dogs in heaven, I don't want…” quote by Glenwood McNabb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/714/glenwood-mcnabb-240223_afterlife_do-dogs-understand-death-do-they-have-so_1328793.jpg)
![“[W]e must learn to accommodate ourselves to the discovery that some of those cunningly-fashioned instruments called human souls have only a very limited range of music, and will not vibrate in the least under a touch that fills others with tremulous rapture or quivering agony.” quote by George Eliot](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9be/george-eliot-84_agony_w-e-must-learn-to-accommodate-ourselves_12409.jpg)
