No one should approach the temple of science with the soul of a money changer.
Thomas BrowneRead
For the world, I count it not an inn, but a hospital; and a place not to live, but to die in.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects a perspective on life, viewing the world as a temporary and transitional place rather than a permanent home.
In this quote, Thomas Browne presents a profound contemplation on the nature of existence, likening the world to a hospital rather than a hotel. This metaphor suggests that life is a journey of healing and suffering, where individuals come to this world not to seek permanence but to experience the inevitable journey towards death, highlighting the transient and often turbulent nature of life.
Themes
LifeExistenceDeathTransiencePhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the nature of life during a philosophy class.
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