Quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Life is real! Life is earnest! And death is not its goal. Dust thou art, to dust returneth, was not spoken of the soul.

Life is real! Life is earnest! And death is not its goal. Du

Summary

This quote emphasizes the significant value and purpose of life, asserting that the ultimate aim of life is not death or annihilation. It challenges the notion that human existence is solely material by implying that the soul transcends mortality and is not subject to the same fate as the physical body. It suggests that life is meaningful and should be lived with sincerity and seriousness because the essence of human beings extends beyond mere dust and decay.

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Life

By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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