Quote by Anne Smedley

The belief in immortality has always seemed cowardly to me. When very young I learned that all things die, and all that we wish of good must be won on this earth or not at all.

The belief in immortality has always seemed cowardly to me.

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In this quote, the author expresses their viewpoint on the belief in immortality, deeming it as cowardly. They share that at a young age, they came to the realization that death is inevitable for all things. Consequently, they firmly believe that any aspirations for goodness and fulfillment should be pursued and achieved in this earthly life, because once life ends, there is no possibility of attaining them.

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