If you think about it seriously, all the questions about the soul and the immortality of the soul and paradise and hell are at bottom only a way of seeing this very simple fact: that every action of ours is passed on to others according to its value, of good or evil, it passes from father to son, from one generation to the next, in a perpetual movement.

Summary

This quote suggests that questions about the soul and its immortality, as well as concepts like paradise and hell, ultimately revolve around the idea that our actions have lasting consequences. It implies that every action we take, whether good or evil, has an impact on others and is carried forward through generations. The quote implies that our actions create a perpetual chain, wherein their value is transmitted from one generation to the next. The quote invites us to reflect upon the significance of our actions beyond our own lifetime.

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