57. A man is altogether of such a quality as is that which rules his life; by this he is distinguished from others; and the nature of his heaven, if he is good, is formed according to it; and also the nature of his hell, if he is bad. It constitutes his very will, his own Self (proprium), and his character; for it is the very Esse of his life, which cannot be changed after death; because it is the man himself.