It is our harsh fate on earth that body and soul should be so closely bound together; that the soul should have to drag the body along, should be exposed to its vicissitudes, should even respond to them. This primal curse has always weighed heavily upon us; but how much more heavily under a religious law which compels us to endure this outrageous condition; which will not permit our honor, when it is imperiled, to save itself by casting aside the body, and seeking refuge in the world of the spirit! . Jules Michelet
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The harsh fate on earth that body and soul should be so closely bound together; that the soul should have to drag the body along, should be exposed to its vicissitudes, should even respond to them. This primal curse has always weighed heavily upon us; but how much more heavily under a religious law which compels us to endure this outrageous condition; which will not permit our honor, when it is imperiled, to save itself by casting aside the body, and seeking refuge in the world of the spirit! The idea of having to drag one's body along with them is an ancient one - that of being cursed by some ancient demi-god or god of death. Images of people dragging heavy loads across ancient roads are commonly found on ancient artifacts. Likewise, in ancient literature, there are many stories of people dragged around by their bodies. It is not just the idea of having to drag their bodies around that is an ancient one, but more so than idea of having to drag your soul around with your every move.

Source: Joan Of Arc

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