We all recognize death with our tongues. As for our hearts, it throws it into a place in time.
Naguib Mahfouz, in his book "Qashtamar," presents a profound reflection on the nature of death and how we acknowledge it. The quote emphasizes that while we often talk about death in a superficial manner, our deeper emotional responses are more complex. Our hearts connect death to specific moments in time, revealing a layered understanding beyond mere words.
This insight illustrates the duality of human experience; we may discuss mortality casually, but...