"I learned early about the misery and dangers of life, and about the afterlife, about the external punishment which awaited the children of sin in Hell"
- Edvard Munch
About this Quote
In this quote, Edvard Munch reviews his early understanding of the severe realities of life and the idea of an afterlife. He speaks of the suffering and risks that he was exposed to at a young age, recommending that he was forced to confront the cruelty of the world before he was prepared. Furthermore, he points out the concept of external penalty in Hell for those who devote sins, showing a belief in a higher power and a moral code. This quote highlights the mournful and contemplative nature of Munch's work, as he comes to grips with the intricacies of life and death.
This quote is written / told by Edvard Munch between December 12, 1863 and January 23, 1944. He was a famous Painter from Norway.
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