I was taught to confront things you can't avoid. Death is one of those things. To live in a society where you're trying not to look at it is stupid because looking at death throws us back into life with more vigour and energy. The fact that flowers don't last for ever makes them beautiful.
Marriage can be viewed as the waiting room for death.
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A friend said to me 'Be glad for your troubles – they strengthen you.' Well if that's the truth I'm going to be so strong they'll have to beat me to death!
