Quote by Barry Cornwall

Death is the tyrant of the imagination.

Death is the tyrant of the imagination.

Summary

This quote suggests that the fear and uncertainty surrounding death have a powerful grip on our minds. It implies that death has the ability to command and control our thoughts, leading us to conjure up various fears and anxieties about what comes after. The phrase "tyrant of the imagination" implies that death dominates our thoughts, restricting our creativity and freedom, as the looming idea of death holds sway over our lives.

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By Barry Cornwall

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