It's a lot to ask of one creature, it's a lot to ask, that he should first behave as if he were not, then as if he were, before being admitted to that peace where he neither is, nor is not, and where the language dies that permits of such expressions.
The quote reflects the complex struggle of existence and identity. It suggests that an individual faces a daunting challenge of navigating conflicting states of being: appearing both as if they exist and as if they do not. This interplay highlights the difficulty in achieving a sense of peace, which demands transcending the usual language and expressions that define our reality.