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Let us eat and drink neither forgetting death unduly nor remembering it. The Lord hath mercy on whom he will have mercy,
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"Let us eat and drink neither forgetting death unduly nor remembering it. The Lord hath mercy on whom he will have mercy, etc., and the less we think about it the better"

- Samuel Butler

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This quote by Samuel Butler is a reminder to live life to the fullest, but likewise to bear in mind that death is unavoidable. He motivates us to take pleasure in life and all its satisfaction, but to not forget that death is a part of life. He reminds us that death runs out our control and that we ought to not dwell on it excessive. Instead, we ought to focus on living life to the max and valuing the time we have. He likewise reminds us that God has mercy on whom he will have mercy, which we must trust in his strategy. This quote is a reminder to enjoy life and all its satisfaction, however to likewise bear in mind that death belongs of life and to not forget it.

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Samuel Butler This quote is written / told by Samuel Butler between December 4, 1835 and June 18, 1902. He was a famous Poet from United Kingdom. The author also have 122 other quotes.

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