Bitter Quote by Stephen R. Lawhead
““Bitter the day of birth, for death is its companion. Yet, though life be cold and cruel, we are not without a last consolation. For to die in one world is to be born into another. Let all men hear and remember!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Song of the Dying Earth, 1994
Life and death are linked; death is a transition, not an end, offering consolation.
In simple terms: Death leads to another life.
Key Takeaway
Accept death as part of life.
Themes
mortality
transcendence
comfort
continuity
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- end‑of‑life care
- philosophical reflection
Key Concepts
mythology
spirituality
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief in afterlife affect your choices?
- What comforts you in loss?
A Different Perspective
Fear of death can dominate.
