Believe Quote by Terry Pratchett
![“I believe in reincarnation,” [Bjorn] said. I KNOW. “I tried to live a good life. Does that help?” THAT’S NOT UP TO ME. Death coughed. OF COURSE... SINCE YOU BELIEVE IN REINCARNATION... YOU’LL BE BJORN AGAIN.” quote by Terry Pratchett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/de0/terry-pratchett-19_believe_i-believe-in-reincarnation-bjorn-said-i_561839.jpg)
“I believe in reincarnation,” [Bjorn] said. I KNOW. “I tried to live a good life. Does that help?” THAT’S NOT UP TO ME. Death coughed. OF COURSE... SINCE YOU BELIEVE IN REINCARNATION... YOU’LL BE BJORN AGAIN.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mort, Terry Pratchett, 1987
A character questions whether living a good life influences future rebirth, highlighting uncertainty about moral consequences after death.
In simple terms: Good deeds may affect future lives, but it’s uncertain.
Key Takeaway
Live ethically without expecting reward.
Themes
mortality
ethics
rebirth
Mood
contemplative
skeptical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- religious belief
- life choices
- afterlife speculation
Key Concepts
freewill
karma
existential doubt
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think actions matter beyond this life?
- How do you find meaning without belief in an afterlife?
A Different Perspective
The quote assumes reincarnation is real, which may not be universally accepted.
