We can touch it if we love, and then power and money lose their value for us. Maximus did it. Today, there is a war. Tomorrow, there is grass. After tomorrow, there are children playing.
Life is stronger then Death in the long run.
That's why the death of Maximus actually means his rebirth. Knowing it is not real and NO one man can be this way is disheartening. Yet often, we must view or read a tale that has swung too far to get even a glimpse of the truth the aforementioned strive to teach or share with us. I was totally resistant to viewing this film when it was released. I see the error of my ways.