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Like ships that have gone down at sea, when heaven was all tranquillity
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"Like ships that have gone down at sea, when heaven was all tranquillity"

- Thomas Moore

About this Quote

This quote by Thomas Moore is a metaphor for life and death. It is a reminder that life is fleeting which death is inevitable. The ships represent our lives, and the sea is a metaphor for death. The quote recommends that when our lives pertain to an end, it is tranquil and tranquil. It is a suggestion that death is not something to be feared, however rather something to be accepted. The quote also suggests that life is a journey, which we ought to maximize it while we can. It is a pointer to live life to the fullest and to value the moments we have. Ultimately, the quote is a tip that life is valuable which we need to cherish every moment we have.

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Thomas Moore This quote is written / told by Thomas Moore between May 28, 1779 and February 25, 1852. He was a famous Poet from Ireland. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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