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Death calls ye to the crowd of common men
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"Death calls ye to the crowd of common men"

- James Shirley

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This quote by James Shirley is a pointer of the inevitability of death. It is a call to accept the fact that death is a part of life which it is something that we all must face. The phrase "crowd of commoners" is a metaphor for the collective human experience of mortality. It recommends that death is a shared experience that binds all of us together, regardless of our specific differences. Death is an excellent equalizer, and this quote serves as a suggestion that nobody is exempt from its grasp. It is a suggestion to live life to the max and to appreciate the time we have with our liked ones. It is also a tip to be kind and generous to others, as we never ever understand when our time will come. Ultimately, this quote works as a tip that death belongs of life and that we ought to not take it for given.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by James Shirley. He/she was a famous Dramatist from England. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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