"The present life of man upon earth, O king, seems to me..." - Bede

🏛️ Life

“The present life of man upon earth, O king, seems to me like the swift flight of a sparrow through a banqueting hall in winter.”

— Bede

We fly through this warm, lit room between two vast unknowns — and that brief passage is everything. Make the most of your time in the light, however short it feels.

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