Quote by Lucan

The gods conceal from men the happiness of death, that they may endure life.

The gods conceal from men the happiness of death, that they

Summary

This quote suggests that the gods purposely hide the joy and contentment that can be found in death from human beings. By doing so, the gods ensure that people are motivated to endure the challenges and hardships of life. It implies that if humans were aware of the happiness that death could bring, they might be less willing to persevere through the struggles and difficulties that life presents. Therefore, by concealing the blissful nature of death, the gods ensure that humans find purpose and meaning in their lives, pushing them to keep going despite the inevitable hardships they may face.

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Happiness

By Lucan

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