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Death is the king of this world: Tis his park where he breeds life to feed him. Cries of pain are music for his banquet
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"Death is the king of this world: 'Tis his park where he breeds life to feed him. Cries of pain are music for his banquet"

- George Eliot

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This quote by George Eliot speaks to the power of death and also its duty in the world. Death is seen as a king, ruling over life and also developing a cycle of life and also death. Life is viewed as a source for death, providing sustenance for its banquet. The cries of discomfort that go along with death are seen as songs, an indication of death's power and its capacity to take life away. Death is viewed as an unavoidable part of life, and also its power is undeniable. The quote speaks with the power of death as well as its function in the world, as well as exactly how it is inevitably in control of life and also death. Fatality is seen as an effective force, and its power is indisputable. The quote talks with the certainty of death and also its function in the world, and how it is eventually in control of life and death.

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George Eliot This quote is written / told by George Eliot between November 22, 1819 and December 22, 1880. She was a famous Author from United Kingdom. The author also have 100 other quotes.

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