Quote by Blaise Pascal, Pensees

The last act is bloody, however fine the rest of the play. They throw earth over your head and it is finished forever.

The last act is bloody, however fine the rest of the play. T

Summary

This quote suggests that no matter how well things may go in life leading up to the end, ultimately death is inevitable and final. The phrase "the last act is bloody" alludes to the tumultuous and unpleasant nature of death. The mention of throwing earth over one's head symbolizes burying the deceased, serving as the ultimate conclusion to one's existence. It highlights the stark reality that death is a definitive end, marking the irreversible and permanent cessation of life.

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By Blaise Pascal, Pensees

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