And as we watched, the Tsar of Death lifted up his eyelids like skirts and began to dance in the streets of Leningrad.

About This Quote

When this quote was originally used, the Tsar of Death referred to a literal ruler, known to Russians as the Emperor of Death. In this case, it refers to a metaphor for the power of death. The use of this metaphor in the phrase “rise from death” can be seen throughout history and in many different cultures. It’s a powerful image because it speaks to the process of transformation that occurs when one loses hope and then regains hope.

This is not a one-time event, but a sequence of events that occur over time. When people are faced with great despair, they may give up and give in. But if they can get back up again after falling, eventually they will conquer their despair and rise from death.

Source: Deathless

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