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At the times when you are delighted with a thing, place before yourself the contrary appearances. What harm is it while you are kissing your child to say with a lisping voice, “To-morrow you will die” ; and to a friend also, “To-morrow you will go away or I shall, and never shall we see one another again” ?

It is the same with life and death... What would life be worth if there were no death? Who would enjoy the sun if it never rained? Who would yearn for the day if there were no night?

The curtains were blowing in the gentle morning breeze. Looking at the children, Death said quietly, “Cry, Heart, but never break. Let your tears of grief and sadness help begin new life.”

Then he was gone.