And the drawing near of Death, which alike levels all, alike impresses all with a last revelation, which only an author from the dead could adequately tell.

Herman Melville
And the drawing near of Death, which alike levels all,...
And the drawing near of Death, which alike levels all,...
And the drawing near of Death, which alike levels all,...
And the drawing near of Death, which alike levels all,...
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This is a quote from the last chapter of Emily Dickinson's poem, "A Death-bed". In this poem, she explores mortality and the idea of love. She makes it clear that love is something special and only those who have lived long enough to understand how life works can truly experience its depth. And, as we all know, death is an unavoidable part of life. Yet, for those who live long enough and stay true to their values and morals, death can open up a new and deeper meaning to life.

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