Be confident Quote by Thomas Browne
“There is nothing strictly immortal, but immortality. Whatever hath no beginning may be confident of no end.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Pseudodoxia Epidemica, 1646
Immortality is not a fixed state; anything without a start cannot claim an end.
In simple terms: Nothing truly lasts forever, but can be endless.
Accept impermanence, seek lasting impact.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal legacy
- scientific research
- spiritual practice
- long‑term planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define lasting influence?
- Can something without a beginning truly end?
Limits: physical decay and change persist.