Finitude Quote by William Faulkner
““you are not thinking of finitude you are contemplating an apotheosis in which a temporary state of mind will become symmetrical above the flesh and aware both of itself and of the flesh it will not quite discard you will not even be dead and I temporary and he you cannot bear to think that someday it will no longer hurt you like this””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Sound and the Fury, 1929
The quote reflects on transcending mortality, seeking a state where mind and body merge, hinting at an eternal consciousness that persists beyond death.
In simple terms: Seeking unity of mind and body beyond death.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the idea of lasting consciousness.
Themes
mortality
transcendence
identity
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- spiritual practice
- philosophical debate
- creative writing
Key Concepts
existentialism
metaphysics
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be beyond flesh?
- Can consciousness truly persist after death?
A Different Perspective
The concept may conflict with scientific views on death.
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