Quote by Clifford D. Simak

Here lies one from a distant star, but the soil is not alien to him, for in death he belongs to the universe.

Here lies one from a distant star, but the soil is not alien

Summary

This quote reflects on the notion of belonging and the interconnectedness of all beings. It suggests that even though someone may come from a distant place, in death, they become part of the wider universe. It emphasizes our shared existence and the idea that death erases the perceived differences and boundaries, transcending individual origins. Ultimately, it speaks to the unity of all life forms, highlighting how our earthly identities dissolve in death, returning us to the universal source from which we all originated.

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By Clifford D. Simak

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