About This Quote
This is a metaphor that can be applied to many things. It can be applied to the world of art, where someone makes art that reflects on the past, but is original in what they create. It can also be applied to the world of science, where someone has new ideas that are original and lead to new discoveries. It can also be applied to life, where you are alive and having new experiences.
However, it’s easiest to understand when it’s applied to death. When you die, you are no longer alive. You no longer reflect on the past or create new ideas, but instead only serve as a reflection of your previous self.
In other words, your life is split off from you and you become completely dead.
Source: Open City
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