Quote by Robert Greene

For as one star another far exceeds, So souls in heaven are placed by their deeds.

For as one star another far exceeds, So souls in heaven are

Summary

This quote suggests that just as one star shines brighter and surpasses another, the placement of souls in heaven is determined by their actions on Earth. It implies that the worthiness of a soul in the afterlife is determined by the virtuous or wicked deeds they performed during their lifetime. The quote highlights the belief that moral conduct and actions directly influence one's fate in the afterlife.

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By Robert Greene

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