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If our Bodily Life is a burning, our Spiritual Life is a being burnt, a Combustion (or, is precisely the inverse the case?); Death, therefore, perhaps a Change of Capacity.

If our Bodily Life is a burning, our Spiritual Life is a bei

Summary

This quote reflects on the metaphor of fire to describe the dual nature of our existence. It suggests that while our bodily life is characterized by activity and vigor, our spiritual life entails immolation and sacrifice. The idea of "being burnt" implies a transformative process that we undergo as we navigate the complexities of our spiritual journey. Furthermore, the quote presents the notion that death could be seen as a transition or evolution of our capacities, implying a potential growth or change beyond physical existence.

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