It is said that men condemned to death are subject to sudden moments of elation; as if, like moths in the fire, their destruction were coincidental with attainment.

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It is said that men condemned to death are subject to sudden moments of elation; as if, like moths in the fire, their destruction were coincidental with attainment. The thought of dying and going out in a blaze of glory is one that brings that moment of elation to many people. There is nothing wrong with this feeling, but it is easy to get carried away by it. We all need to remember that what we feel at any given moment is not the end. It will pass, and we must always be prepared for it.

Source: The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

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