“There is a land of the living and a land of the dead and the bridge is love, the only survival, the only meaning.”
What this quote means
This poetic quote defines love as the bridge between the living and the dead, as what gives meaning to existence. It evokes the idea that love transcends death and remains our only true legacy. It resonates because it offers an answer to the question of life's meaning, placing love at the center. In moments of loss or doubt, it reminds us that love is an eternal force that connects us to one another.
How to apply it daily
Remember a departed loved one and express your love for them in a concrete way: light a candle, make a donation, or share a memory with a relative.
Continue
Related quotes
Same author or same theme — keep reading.
“Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.”Create visual
“He's more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.”Create visual
“The love of a mother is the veil of a softer light between the heart and the heavenly Father.”Create visual
“Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.”Create visual
“Do you really think it is possible for a man to be happy with a woman who is always thinking of the past?”Create visual
“The love that lasts longest is the love that is never returned.”Create visual