Quote by Joseph Jefferson

We are but tenants and shortly the great landlord will give us notice that our lease has expired.


We are but tenants and shortly the great landlord will give

Summary

This quote suggests that our existence in this world is temporary. We are likened to tenants who occupy a rented property, while the "great landlord" symbolizes death or the cosmic forces that determine our mortality. The saying emphasizes the transient nature of life, reminding us that at some point, we will receive notice that our time on earth has come to an end, reflecting the inevitability of our mortality and the need to make the most of our limited time here.

Topics

Death
By Joseph Jefferson
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