Science without conscience is the soul's perdition.
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Bring down the curtain, the farce is over
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life is a performance, and when the act is over, it's time for reflection.
This quote by François Rabelais suggests that life can often feel like a theatrical performance filled with absurdity and folly. When the 'curtain' falls, it symbolizes the end of life's act, inviting us to reflect on our experiences and the nature of existence itself.
Themes
LifePerformanceReflectionAbsurdityExistence
In practice
Example use cases
During a farewell speech, one might use this quote to reflect on the closure of an era.
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