Quote by Antoine De SaintExupery

When the body sinks into death, the essence of man is revealed. Man is a knot, a web, a mesh into which relationships are tied. Only those relationships matter. The body is an old crock that nobody will miss. I have never known a man to think of himself when dying. Never.

When the body sinks into death, the essence of man is reveal

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This quote suggests that the true essence of a person is not found in their physical body, but rather in the relationships they have built throughout their life. It implies that when facing death, individuals do not focus on themselves, but rather on the connections they have formed with others. The body is seen as insignificant, unimportant, and easily forgotten, while the impact of one's relationships holds greater significance and lingers beyond their physical presence.

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