Quote by J.K. Rowling

Birth and death: there was the same consciousness of heightened existence and of her own elevated importance

Birth and death: there was the same consciousness of heighte

Summary

This quote emphasizes the similarity between birth and death, as both moments inspire a sense of heightened existence and personal significance for the individual experiencing them. Whether it is the joy and anticipation of a new life entering the world or the reflection on one's own significance as they near the end of their journey, each event brings about a heightened awareness of one's own importance in the grand scheme of life. It highlights the transformative power of these significant moments and our capacity to recognize the profound impact they have on our consciousness.

Topics

Death Birth J K Rowling The Casual Vacancy

By J.K. Rowling

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

All my children inherited perfect pitch.

All my children inherited perfect pitch.

God's word is not just to be heard and repeated, it is to be

God's word is not just to be heard and repeated, it is to be breathed, lived, and emulated with each action.

We all labor against our own cure, for death is the cure of

We all labor against our own cure, for death is the cure of all diseases.

Sir Thomas Browne

Wisdom is nothing but a preparation of the soul, a capacity,

Wisdom is nothing but a preparation of the soul, a capacity, a secret art of thinking, feeling and breathing thoughts of unity at every moment of life.

There's no quick or magical way to lose weight. You just hav

There's no quick or magical way to lose weight. You just have to do it the natural way - diet and exercise and stick to it - and be able to do it at your own pace.

On the Day of Atonement, Jews are commanded to seek forgiven

On the Day of Atonement, Jews are commanded to seek forgiveness from the people we have hurt.

Laura Schlessinger

When thou art above measure angry, bethink thee how momentar

When thou art above measure angry, bethink thee how momentary is man's life.

Marcus Aurelius

Never refuse an assignment except when there is a conflict o

Never refuse an assignment except when there is a conflict of interest, a potential of danger to you or your family, or you hold a strongly biased attitude about the subject under focus.

Jessica Savitch

To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you m

To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered.

When the good lord calls you home, the government ought not

When the good lord calls you home, the government ought not come get your home.

My parents are artists in their world, in the world of moder

My parents are artists in their world, in the world of modern artists, you are supposed to just go into your studio and tune everything out, and your entire relationship with your work is supposed to be a super private one. That was the way to do it and you weren't deeply truly artistic if that wasn't the way you were engaging the press.

No man will be a sailor who has contrivance enough to get hi

No man will be a sailor who has contrivance enough to get himself into a jail; for being in a ship is being in a jail, with the chance of being drowned... a man in a jail has more room, better food, and commonly better company.