Quote by Isaac Asimov

There is nothing frightening about an eternal dreamless sleep. Surely it is better than eternal torment in Hell and eternal boredom in Heaven.

There is nothing frightening about an eternal dreamless slee

Summary

This quote suggests that an eternal dreamless sleep should not be feared or seen as something terrifying. It proposes that such a state is preferable to the alternative options of eternal suffering in Hell or perpetual tedium in Heaven. It implies a belief that the absence of consciousness or awareness is a more desirable fate than experiencing eternal punishment or eternal monotony.

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