Famous quote by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

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Watching a peaceful death of a human being reminds us of a falling star one of a million lights in a vast sky that flare
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"Watching a peaceful death of a human being reminds us of a falling star; one of a million lights in a vast sky that flares up for a brief moment only to disappear into the endless night forever"

- Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

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This quote by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross speaks to the appeal and fragility of life. It reminds us that life is short lived which we ought to treasure every minute we have. The metaphor of a falling star is used to show the peaceful death of a human, highlighting the concept that life is brief and that we ought to maximize it. The large sky is a pointer of the vastness of the universe and how little and insignificant we remain in contrast. The short minute of a star's flare up before it disappears into the night permanently is a suggestion of how rapidly life can pass us by. This quote motivates us to appreciate the appeal of life and to maximize the time we have.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross between July 8, 1926 and August 24, 2004. He/she was a famous Psychologist from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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