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" The death clock is ticking slowly in our breast, and each drop of blood measures its time, and our life is a lingering fever. "

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" Millions long for immortality who don't know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon. "

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" The statue of Freedom has not been cast yet, the furnace is hot, we can all still burn our fingers. "

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" I don't have any fear of death. I do, however, have an inordinate fear of becoming dependent on other people. To me, that's the severest test, not death. "

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