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“For though Death be a dark passage, it leads to immortality, and that is recompence enough for suffering of it.” quote by William Penn
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“For though Death be a dark passage, it leads to immortality, and that is recompence enough for suffering of it.”

William Penn

About This Quote

Source Letter: Personal correspondence, 1682, Pennsylvania colony

Death is portrayed as a dark transition that ultimately grants eternal life, offering comfort despite its hardships.

In simple terms: Death leads to eternal life, easing suffering.

Key Takeaway

Find solace in the promise of immortality.

Themes

faith mortality comfort spirituality

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • religious teaching
  • comforting others

Key Concepts

afterlife recompense suffering

Questions to Reflect On

  • Does belief in an afterlife reduce fear of death?
  • How do different cultures view death’s purpose?
A Different Perspective

Belief in afterlife may not console all; cultural differences affect acceptance.

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