Happiness and life are two different things; and it's no wonder that men came to ascribe bliss to the dead alone.
- Franz Rosenzweig, letter to his mother, 1918
Reprinted from 'A Treasury of Jewish Quotations,'edited by
Joseph L. Baron, Jason Aronson Inc.
Peace and Love
2007-02-22 00:52:35 · 7 answers · asked by digilook 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The comment should be seen in the context of the fact that he had a debilitating form of multiple sclerosis so his quality of life was poor. Happiness and life can be the same thing but only if you make a choice to live your life in the right way.
2007-02-22 00:58:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Happiness is only found within.
Life, as most see it, is a period of play on the earthly plane...but happiness is not found out in the world.
~ Eric Putkonen
2007-02-22 01:09:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Happiness is an emotion. Life is a condition. Emotions aren't as real as life.
2007-02-22 00:55:50 · answer #3 · answered by Dovey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Franz wrote that in attribute to his mother not to God in as much as anyone can write anything to anyone
2007-02-22 00:56:54 · answer #4 · answered by Dr Yahoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least this born again believer has bliss in his life.
grace2u
2007-02-22 00:57:46 · answer #5 · answered by Theophilus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Happiness is part of life.
2007-02-22 00:58:06 · answer #6 · answered by (-_-) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we know
2007-02-22 00:55:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋