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Teach me to live, that I may dread The grave as little as my bed
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"Teach me to live, that I may dread The grave as little as my bed"

- Thomas Ken

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The quote "Teach me to live, that I may fear The tomb just my bed" by Thomas Ken speaks to the desire to live life to the maximum, without worry or regret. The speaker wishes to be taught how to live in such a manner in which they will not fear death, but rather accept it as a natural shift. The words "that I might fear the grave as low as my bed" show that the speaker wishes to approach death with the exact same ease and comfort as they do dropping off to sleep during the night. In general, the quote is a tip to take every day and take advantage of life, so that when completion comes, there is no fear or trepidation.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Thomas Ken. He/she was a famous Clergyman from England. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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