"Nothing is further than earth from heaven, and nothing is nearer than heaven to earth"
- David Hare
About this Quote
This quote by David Hare speaks to the idea that paradise and earth are not so far apart as one might think. Heaven is not some distant, inaccessible location, but rather it is close to us, right here on earth. This quote recommends that although we might not have the ability to physically see heaven, it is still within our reach. It is a tip that although we may not have the ability to see it, we can still feel its existence. Paradise is not something that is far, but rather it is something that is close to us, something that we can access if we open our hearts and minds. This quote encourages us to look beyond the real world and to recognize the spiritual world that is all around us. It is a reminder that although we may not be able to see it, heaven is still within our reach.
"As we read the school reports on our children, we realize a sense of relief that can rise to delight that thank Heaven nobody is reporting in this fashion on us"
"Without stirring abroad, One can know the whole world; Without looking out of the window One can see the way of heaven. The further one goes The less one knows"
"I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person. There was such a glory over everything. The sun came up like gold through the trees, and I felt like I was in heaven"